An unidentified object caused disruption at Leipzig airport overnight into Wednesday, forcing the suspension of flight operations and the diversion of some aircraft, German police said.
Police said in a statement they were investigating after the object was seen flying near the airport shortly before midnight, prompting the diversion of several aircraft, including a passenger plane, to other airports.
A bomb disposal robot was deployed as part of the investigation, they said.
Police have not confirmed reports the object may have been a drone, but Germany has been on heightened alert in recent months over unauthorized drone activity following a string of incidents near airports, military sites and other sensitive infrastructure.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
