Summary
Drones have been seen flying at night around airports and important places in Europe. These drone sightings have caused concern in several NATO countries. There are discussions about creating a protective "drone wall" in Europe to prevent such incidents.
Key Facts
- Drones have been spotted at night near airports and other important sites in Europe.
- These sightings include unarmed drones flying over places like Poland, Belgium, and Denmark.
- Recently, 20 Russian drones flew into Poland, leading to the temporary closure of four airports.
- NATO fighter jets were sent to intercept these drones; some were shot down while others crashed.
- There is a discussion in Europe about building a "drone wall" for defense.
- Russia has developed its own type of drone called Geran 2, which was involved in the Poland incident.
- The prospect of large numbers of drones from Russia poses challenges for NATO's response strategies.
- The use of fighter jets for each drone incident is considered costly and inefficient.
