All articles tagged with #drone incidents
Originally Published 1 day ago — by Reuters
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong called on South Korea to investigate recent drone incursions into North Korean airspace, emphasizing the importance of accountability regardless of who operated the drones, amid ongoing tensions and previous drone flights from South Korea.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by UNITED24 Media
Germany has deployed a laser-based system near Munich Airport to detect and track unauthorized drones following recent disruptions to air traffic caused by drone sightings, with authorities taking additional measures to ensure safety and investigate the incidents.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Daily Beast
France is investigating the captain of an oil tanker, part of the Russian ghost fleet, after a series of drone incursions near Denmark. French Navy commandos boarded the ship, which is flying under the flag of Benin and was near Denmark during the incidents, and detained the crew for questioning. The investigation focuses on potential violations related to the drone activities and the ship's registration, amid broader concerns about maritime security and sanctions evasion.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by AP News
European leaders, including Macron and Frederiksen, are adopting a more aggressive stance against Russia, emphasizing the need to shoot down drones, target illicit oil shipments, and impose stricter sanctions, especially on Russia's energy sector, to counter hybrid warfare and support Ukraine.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NBC News
French authorities arrested the captain and first officer of the tanker Boracay, suspected of operating for Russia’s shadow fleet involved in recent drone incidents near Denmark, amid ongoing investigations into the vessel's activities and its connection to broader sanctions against Russia.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Guardian
French military boarded the Russia-linked oil tanker Boracay, suspected of launching mystery drones that caused airport closures in Denmark, amid ongoing investigations into its activities and connections to Russia's shadow fleet.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by AP News
Danish authorities reported unexplained drone flyovers at four airports, suspected to be a 'hybrid attack' possibly linked to Russian espionage amid heightened regional tensions, prompting discussions on drone defense measures and NATO cooperation.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Kyiv Post
Europe is on high alert as Russia denies involvement in drone incidents near Oslo and Copenhagen, which disrupted air traffic; Denmark and Norway investigate potential links, amid broader concerns of Russian escalation in the region.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Kyiv Independent
Multiple drone interceptions and flight disruptions occurred in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and other Russian regions, with authorities reporting numerous drones being shot down, amid ongoing tensions related to the Ukraine conflict. No casualties were reported, but airspace restrictions affected flights and caused delays, as both Russia and Ukraine continue their military activities and diplomatic efforts for peace.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Truthout
Tensions between the US and Russia are escalating as incidents involving their aircraft in Syria continue to occur. Two US MQ-9 Reaper drones were damaged by flares released from Russian jets, adding to a total of six incidents in July. These confrontations highlight the dangers of operating in close proximity and raise questions about the legal mandate for US forces in Syria. The US justifies its presence by assisting in targeting the remnants of ISIS, but the risks of escalation with Russia and Iran outweigh the benefits. Calls for the US to withdraw its forces from Syria are growing, but resistance remains in Washington. Restoring deconfliction rules and working towards de-escalation is crucial, while the US military presence in Syria needs to be reevaluated and withdrawn.