Summary
Munich airport in Germany reopened after being closed twice due to drone sightings. These incidents occurred amid rising concerns in Europe about potential spillover from Russia's actions in Ukraine. The closures affected flight schedules, causing cancellations and delays for many passengers.
Key Facts
- Munich airport shut down operations twice due to suspected drone sightings.
- The airport started reopening from 7 am local time on Saturday after the shutdown.
- The closures led to the cancellation or delay of 46 departures, affecting 6,500 passengers.
- Drone sightings occurred around 11 pm near Munich airport's runways.
- Other European countries like Denmark, Norway, and Poland have also dealt with drone incidents.
- Germany's Interior Minister emphasized the need for increased research and funding to handle drone threats.
- The German government plans to allow the army to shoot down drones if necessary.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy claimed these drone incidents are part of an escalation by Russia.
