"A drone was first seen near the Brussels airport a little before 8 p.m. local time (1900 GMT) which led to a precautionary pause in flights. Many incoming planes were diverted and others were prevented from taking off. The main airport in Brussels reopened after two hours, only to be closed again after more drones were spotted. It is still unclear when flights will resume."
"The Liege Airport, mainly used as a cargo hub, also shut operations due to drone sightings, an airport spokesperson said. The incident appeared to be carried out by professionals, Belgium's Defense Minister Theo Francken told the nation's public broadcaster on Tuesday night. "They are trying to sow panic in Belgium," he said. "This is destabilization.""
"Just days before, Francken reported drone sightings over Belgium's Kleine Brogel airbase, which is used by NATO forces. Some local outlets reported more drone sightings over the airfield on Tuesday as well. In September, Copenhagen Airport was closed for hours and the Oslo Airport for three hours after drone sightings. Meanwhile, there have also been suspected Russian drone incursions in Polish and Romanian airspaces in recent months."
Drone sightings near Brussels Airport shortly before 8 p.m. prompted a precautionary pause in flights, with incoming planes diverted and departures prevented. The main Brussels hub reopened after two hours but closed again after further drone reports, leaving resumption times uncertain. Liege Airport, primarily a cargo hub, suspended operations due to similar sightings. Belgium's Defense Minister described the incidents as professional and aimed at sowing panic, calling them "destabilization." Drone activity was also reported over Belgium's Kleine Brogel NATO airbase, and recent months have seen airport closures in Copenhagen and Oslo and suspected incursions into Polish and Romanian airspace.
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