"It is the latest example of drones affecting civil airports in Europe, amid growing unease about the disruption they cause and potential motives behind their use. Flights have resumed on Wednesday morning, but some disruption continued, with planes reported out of position as a result of airport closures, Niuewsblad reported. Some 400-500 passengers had to spend the night at the airport because of the sightings."
"Separately, drones were also reported in the vicinity of the Kleine-Brogel and Florennes military airbases and a regional airport in Liege. Belgium's interior minister, Bernard Quintin, said the country cannot accept our airports being disrupted by unauthorised drone flights, calling for a coordinated and national response. The Belgian national security council could meet today or tomorrow to discuss the incident."
Unauthorized drone sightings forced Brussels airport to close on Tuesday night, disrupting dozens of flights and leaving about 400–500 passengers stranded overnight. Flights resumed on Wednesday morning but some disruption persisted, with aircraft reported out of position after closures. Drones were also reported near the Kleine-Brogel and Florennes military airbases and at a regional airport in Liege. Interior minister Bernard Quintin demanded a coordinated national response and said airports cannot be disrupted by unauthorised drone flights. Authorities indicated the national security council could meet to discuss the incident and investigations remain ongoing into who was responsible.
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