A third drone carrying explosives was found near Leipzig's international airport, following two prior incidents in early August and roughly ten days later, suggesting a coordinated operation.

Analysts consulted by DW weighed whether the attack could be state-backed and discussed potential strategic responses if state involvement is confirmed.

Leipzig airport functions as a hub for military goods transport and hosts Ukraine's Antonov Airlines, underscoring its strategic importance.

The reporting raises questions about the sophistication of the attack and outlines possible options Germany could pursue if investigators attribute the incidents to a foreign state or state-backed actor.

The August 4 incident involved a drone near a Ukrainian cargo aircraft, triggering a several-hour airport shutdown, with a second drone colliding with a plane that same night.