Bus driver kicked explosive drone out of the air at German airport, lawmaker says
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A bus driver at Leipzig/Halle airport in Germany knocked an explosive-laden drone out of the air by kicking it, potentially preventing an attack this week, according to a senior lawmaker who announced the incident on Friday.
The man spotted the low-flying drone while working at the facility, which serves as a major NATO and cargo logistics hub. Authorities have not publicly identified the driver or disclosed the origin of the drone and how it breached the restricted area of the airport.
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South China Morning Post (HK)Emphasizes the airport's strategic importance as a NATO and cargo logistics hub.
Independent.ie (Dublin, Ireland) (IE)Focuses on the lack of official details regarding the drone's origin and security breach.