"Munich airport said in a statement that on Friday "from 9:30 pm air traffic was restricted and then cancelled due to drone sightings", meaning 23 incoming flights were diverted and 12 bound for Munich were cancelled. READ ALSO: What we know about drone sightings that sparked Munich airport chaos Forty-six departures from the airport had to be cancelled or delayed until Saturday, with a total of 6,500 passengers affected."
"A police spokesman told AFP that there were "two simultaneous confirmed drone sightings by police patrols just before 11 pm around the north and south runways". "The drones immediately moved away, before they could be identified," he added. "As on the previous night, the airport, in collaboration with the airlines, promptly provided supplies for passengers in the terminals. Camp beds were set up, along with blankets, drinks, and snacks," the airport said."
Drone sightings forced Munich airport to halt operations for a second consecutive night, leading to 23 incoming flights diverted, 12 inbound cancellations and 46 departures cancelled or delayed, affecting 6,500 passengers. Police reported two simultaneous confirmed drone sightings by patrols just before 11 pm near the north and south runways; the drones moved away before identification. The initial disruption began Thursday evening with drones seen near Freising and Erding, where a military airfield is located. The airport, with airlines, provided camp beds, blankets, drinks and snacks for stranded passengers. Service was expected to resume by 5:00 am Saturday. Other European airports reported similar suspensions, with some pointing to Russia.
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