"Drones flying over airports, commercial sites and other sensitive infrastructure in Europe is a growing phenomenon which EU leaders blame on Russia, and preventing the disruption they cause will prove a tough technical challenge, observers say. Detecting the drones, making them non-operational by jamming them, or even shooting them down, are all complex and hazardous tasks. And while Russian involvement is suspected, it is difficult to prove."
"Concerns are growing that such disruptions could be part of Russian hybrid war tactics three-and-a-half years into its invasion of Ukraine, as most European countries double down on their support for Kyiv. In early October, drones spotted over the German city of Munich twice shuttered the city's airport, with Chancellor Friedrich Merz saying "our suspicion is that Russia is behind most of these drone flights"."
Drones have increasingly flown over European airports, commercial sites and sensitive infrastructure, triggering airport closures and operational disruptions. EU leaders attribute many incursions to Russian involvement, though conclusive proof remains elusive. Technical countermeasures such as detection, jamming or shooting down drones pose complex, hazardous challenges. The incidents raise concerns about Russian hybrid warfare tactics amid continued European military support for Ukraine. Multiple sightings occurred in Munich, Oslo, Copenhagen and Danish cities, and small unpiloted drones were observed near a French military base. Naval interdictions have been linked to the incidents.
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