Brussels Airport Briefly Suspended Operations Wednesday Night due to Drone Sightings
Brussels Airport, along with airports in other Belgian cities, temporarily halted operations Wednesday night following reports of drone activity. The Belgian military has also reported observing drones flying over its bases for three consecutive nights.
Belgian intelligence sources,as reported by the Belga news agency,suspect a state actor – potentially Russia – is responsible for the recent drone incidents targeting airports and military installations in Belgium. Security services base this assessment on the drones’ coordinated flights, nighttime operation, and proximity to critical infrastructure, characteristics exceeding the capabilities of recreational drone users.
Similar drone-related disruptions have been reported across europe. On Thursday, Landvetter International Airport in Gothenburg, Sweden, and Hanover Airport in Germany both suspended operations due to drone sightings. Prior incidents where also reported in the Baltic states and Denmark. While some officials have pointed to Russia as the source, Moscow has denied any involvement.
