All articles tagged with #drone sightings
Germany has recorded over 1,000 suspicious drone flights in 2025, raising security concerns and causing disruptions at airports and military sites. While some suspect Russian involvement, authorities believe state actors may be behind the sightings to sow uncertainty. In response, Germany has established a joint counter-drone center and ordered anti-aircraft tanks to enhance drone defense capabilities.
BBC Verify reports on recent drone and airspace disruptions across Europe linked to alleged Russian hybrid warfare, verified footage of a deadly explosion in Delhi, Typhoon Fung-wong's impact in the Philippines, and a Russian Black Sea port attack, while debunking false claims about US politics.
The UK is deploying military personnel and equipment to Belgium to assist after multiple drone sightings caused temporary airport closures, with investigations ongoing into the source, possibly linked to Russia's hybrid warfare tactics.
Belgium's security council is convening after recent drone sightings at airports and military bases, causing travel chaos and raising concerns of coordinated, possibly state-sponsored, attacks amid heightened tensions with Russia and increased drone incursions across Europe.
Suspected drone sightings caused widespread flight disruptions across Belgian airports, including Brussels and Liege, leading to suspensions, delays, and diversions, amid ongoing investigations into targeted drone activity near military bases.
Drones were spotted over Belgium's Kleine Brogel Air Base twice within 24 hours, raising security concerns amid a surge of similar sightings across Europe, with suspicions of Russian involvement and ongoing investigations into the incidents.
Denmark is on high alert after mysterious drone sightings, which the government attributes to hybrid warfare by Russia, leading to increased security measures, public panic, and emergency preparedness efforts.
Drone sightings over Munich airport led to flight cancellations and disruptions, amid broader European security concerns linked to recent airspace incidents and NATO's increased vigilance in the Baltic Sea region, with tensions involving Russia and heightened European defense measures.
Drone sightings at Munich airport led to the temporary closure of runways, resulting in the cancellation of 17 flights and diversion of 15 others, disrupting travel for nearly 3,000 passengers. The airport reopened after police searched the area without finding any suspicious individuals. This incident follows similar drone-related closures in Denmark and Norway and occurs during Munich's Oktoberfest.
Flights at Munich Airport were halted after drone sightings, with authorities blaming Russia for the activity, leading to the redirection of flights and passenger accommodations, amid broader European concerns over drone incursions linked to Russia.
Munich Airport in Germany was temporarily closed after a wave of drone sightings, grounding 17 flights and diverting 15 others, amid heightened European security concerns related to drone incursions and geopolitical tensions involving Russia and NATO.
Munich Airport in Germany was temporarily closed after a wave of drone sightings, grounding 17 flights and diverting 15 others, amid heightened European security concerns related to drone activity and regional tensions. The airport is expected to reopen at 5 a.m., as authorities investigate the incidents, which are part of a broader pattern of drone sightings across Europe linked to security threats and geopolitical tensions.
Denmark reports multiple drone sightings near military sites amid increased NATO vigilance in the Baltic Sea region, prompting heightened security measures including drone bans and military support from Germany and Sweden, amid concerns over Russian involvement and regional tensions.
Denmark has reported multiple drone sightings near military bases, raising security concerns amid heightened tensions and suspected Russian activity, with neighboring Germany also increasing drone defense measures. NATO emphasizes a strong response to airspace violations, and Denmark is seeking additional anti-drone capabilities, including legislation to shoot down drones.
Unidentified drones have been seen over Danish military sites, including the largest base, in what Denmark describes as a 'hybrid attack' with possible Russian involvement, prompting airport closures and heightened security measures.