Airports in Belgium disrupted again by suspected drone sightings Europe live

"Jakub Krupa Brussels and Liege airports in Belgium faced disruptions overnight once again over suspected drone sightings, just hours after the Belgian government's national security council discussed its response to the emerging threats. A No Drone Zone placard is seen at Brussels international Airport in Zaventem. Photograph: Yves Herman/Reuters Both airports reported limited effect on their operations. More unconfirmed drone sightings were also reported in the vicinity of the Doel nuclear power plant and the nuclear research center SCK in Mol, as reported by Het Laatste Nieuws,"

"Amid growing frustration with the continuing problem, Belgium is expected to receive anti-drone support from the German army, local media reported, in a bid to put an end to the repeated incidents of drone sightings near civil airports and military bases. Separately, Sweden's second-largest airport in Gothenburg also reported drone disruptions, prompting police to open an investigation into suspected aviation sabotage."

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Brussels and Liege airports in Belgium experienced repeated suspected drone sightings that caused limited operational disruption. Additional unconfirmed sightings occurred near the Doel nuclear power plant, the SCK research center in Mol, and Antwerp port. Belgium is expected to receive anti-drone assistance from the German army to address incidents near civilian airports and military bases. Sweden's Landvetter Airport in Gothenburg also reported drone activity that temporarily closed airspace and triggered a police investigation into suspected aviation sabotage. A senior German military official warned that Russia could mount a small-scale attack against NATO territory under current capabilities.

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