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Bundeswehr plane attacked with pyrotechnics in Celle – investigations underway!
In Celle, Lower Saxony, a Bundeswehr transport plane was attacked with pyrotechnics. The incident occurred on September 26, 2025.
Bundeswehr plane attacked with pyrotechnics in Celle – investigations underway!
A security-related incident is causing a stir in Lower Saxony. At Celle Air Base, a Bundeswehr C-310J transport plane was shot at shortly after take-off. This happened at midday on Friday, September 26, the Ministry of Defense confirmed. Unidentified people fired pyrotechnics in the direction of the aircraft, which alarmed the pilots. Fortunately, the plane was not hit and the pilots immediately informed the tower of the incident.
As the police describe, the material used could have been a New Year's Eve rocket. A flash of light and a subsequent bang were noticed by the pilots. The incident occurred in broad daylight, which does not rule out targeted action. However, the police were unable to find any specific suspects after military investigators and police forces searched the area around the air base. Even an explosives dog had no success.
Investigations are ongoing
The Celle police have already initiated an investigation into a dangerous interference with air traffic. Despite the incident, there is no concrete danger to the Luftwaffe aircraft; the suspected rocket exploded about 500 meters away. Military circles are aware that such attacks in military air traffic are considered particularly sensitive. Direct fire like this is rare, but pilots often report laser pointer attacks.
The background to the incident remains unclear for the time being. A spokesman for the Bundeswehr pointed out that the Air Force has six C130 aircraft that are regularly used in international missions. Criminal consequences for the perpetrators are likely, regardless of their motivation. The everyday routine at Celle Air Base remains unaffected by the incident and air traffic continues as usual.
The authorities take such incidents very seriously, especially given the current sensitive situation in which many military sites are located. The investigation is in full swing to shed light on the matter and identify possible perpetrators. The incident reminds us once again how important security is in times like these. For further information about the incident and the ongoing investigation, you can view the reporting at [news38.de](https://www.news38.de/niedersachsen/article300619682/niedersachsen-bundeswehr- Flugzeug-celle-polizei-news-vorfall-sicherheitsrelevanten.html), [spiegel.de]. [t-online.de].