Summary
Munich Airport in Germany reopened after being shut down twice in less than 24 hours due to drones being spotted near the runways. These incidents are part of a wider issue with drone sightings over important areas in Europe, but the authorities have not identified who is responsible.
Key Facts
- Munich Airport was closed twice due to drone sightings, once on Thursday night and again on Friday night.
- The airport began reopening at 7 a.m. on Saturday, but delays were expected throughout the day.
- The recent closures affected around 6,500 passengers overnight into Saturday.
- A previous closure from Thursday into Friday impacted nearly 3,000 passengers.
- Authorities have not identified who is responsible for the drone flyovers.
- Similar drone sightings have also occurred in other European countries like Belgium and Norway.
- There is concern that these drone incidents may be linked to Russia, though Russia denies involvement.
- Germany's interior minister mentioned plans for a joint European drone defense center.
