Munich Airport Shut Down by Mystery Drones; EU Vows Tougher Measures
Munich Airport, Germany's second-busiest, was temporarily closed late on Thursday due to multiple drone sightings. This incident is part of a string of mysterious drone overflights across European Union member countries, fueling suspicions of Russian involvement.
The airport halted operations around 9 p.m. local time, with flights resuming only at 5 a.m. the next day. Seventeen departures were grounded, impacting nearly 3,000 passengers, while 15 incoming flights were redirected to other airports. Despite extensive searches, no drones were found. This incident follows similar sightings in Belgium, where drones were spotted above a military base near the German border, described as 'suspicious and unknown' by the defense minister.
The drone overflights have sparked concern among European leaders. They discussed the issue at a recent summit in Copenhagen, promising tough new measures to allow for drone shootdowns. Hundreds of passengers were left stranded, spending the night in terminals or being accommodated in hotels.
The Munich Airport drone incident, part of a series of mysterious overflights across Europe, has raised alarms about potential security threats. With no drones found and no group claiming responsibility, authorities are left investigating. The incident has led to promises of stricter drone regulations and defense measures, with European leaders vowing to address the issue collectively.
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