Officials deny reports of drone near munitions-laden plane

Officials in Germany have rejected reports that an explosive-laden drone found at Leipzig airport was next to a plane filled with weapons destined for Ukraine. Federal prosecutors have taken over the case. DW has more.

• Officials reject reports of drone with explosive charge near plane with munitions for Ukraine
• Several German media outlets had previously said the aircraft at Leipzig airport was packed with weapons
• Federal prosecutors take over Leipzig airport drone investigation
• An investigation team is searching for a possible second drone that is believed to have hit a plane midair
• Western officials have repeatedly accused Russia and its proxies of staging attacks and other incidents across Europe
• A public health agency said nearly 12,000 people in Germany have died of heat-related causes this summer

Here is a roundup of top stories from and about Germany on Thursday, August 6, 2026:

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