An unidentified flying object was also seen.

By Berk Uyal, Live News Content Editor/Reporter

10:24, Wed, Aug 5, 2026 Updated: 10:25, Wed, Aug 5, 2026

Flughafen Leipzig Sachsen Deutschland

Leipzig Airport (Image: Getty)

An airport in Germany has closed a runway after a drone and a detonator were reportedly found near a Ukrainian plane.

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