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Belgium rushes to secure drone defences after airport disruption

Belgium rushes to secure drone defences after airport disruption

Summary

Belgium is rushing to improve its defenses against drones after drones were seen near Brussels' main airport, causing temporary disruptions. This situation has affected thousands of passengers and prompted Belgium to seek help from European allies, including Germany, for anti-drone support. There are suspicions, but no concrete proof, that these drone activities might be linked to Russia due to ongoing tensions related to Ukraine.

Key Facts

  • Drones were seen near Zaventem airport, causing temporary flight halts.
  • Drones also appeared near a Belgian military base and other places.
  • Belgium is quickly working to get defenses against these drones.
  • The incident affected around 3,000 Brussels Airlines passengers.
  • Germany is providing Belgium with anti-drone support.
  • There are concerns over potential Russian involvement, but no evidence yet.
  • Similar drone incidents have disrupted flights in other European countries recently, such as Sweden, Norway, and Denmark.
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