All articles tagged with #drone activity
Poland reported increased drone activity near its Belarus border amid ongoing tensions following Belarus and Russia's military drills, with the border remaining closed for safety reasons; the situation remains tense as drones from Belarus and Russia attempt to cross Polish airspace, but Poland has not engaged militarily.
Drone activity temporarily shut down New York Stewart International Airport, prompting Governor Kathy Hochul to call for federal intervention and legislative action to enhance drone regulation and safety measures. Hochul urged Congress to pass the Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization act to empower state and local law enforcement in managing drone threats, and requested additional federal law enforcement support to protect critical infrastructure.
Britain's Maritime Trade Operations agency (UKMTO) has reported potential drone activity and a possible explosion in the Red Sea's Bab al-Mandab strait, originating from Yemen. Vessels in the area have been advised to exercise caution. This incident follows a series of attacks in Middle Eastern waters since the outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas. The Houthi group, an ally of Iran controlling Yemen's Red Sea coast, had previously targeted Israeli vessels. No immediate comment has been received from the Houthis regarding this incident.