Explosive drone found near Ukrainian cargo jet at German airport

On August 5, 2026, an explosive-armed drone was discovered at a German airport, near a Ukrainian cargo jet, prompting a temporary closure of the facility. The drone had been intercepted after a flying object struck the cargo plane in-flight moments later, according to police. Officials described the incident as a 'new quality' of threat, noting that the drone was operated 'professionally'. NATO experts have reportedly expressed interest in joining the investigation into the incident.