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05-11-2025
Suspected drone sightings disrupted flights at airports across Belgium, including Brussels Airport, Liege Airport, and Charleroi Airport, on Tuesday. The disruptions led to flight cancellations and delays, with some flights being diverted to nearby airports in Belgium and the Netherlands. This incident is part of a series of suspected drone sightings causing disruptions at European airports. The Belgian authorities have reported repeated drone sightings over Kleine-Brogel, a major military base, and an investigation is underway.
Entities: Belgium, Brussels Airport, Liege Airport, Charleroi Airport, Kleine-Brogel • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
05-11-2025
Belgium's defense minister, Theo Francken, has expressed concern over a series of unidentified drone flights near the Kleine Brogel air base, where U.S. nuclear weapons are stored. Francken believes the drones are part of a spying operation, citing their ability to test and evade Belgian security services' radio frequencies. The incidents are part of a larger pattern of mysterious drone sightings in European countries, including Denmark, Germany, and Lithuania. Francken has called for Belgium to invest in air defense systems to counter the threat posed by such drones.
Entities: Theo Francken, Belgium, Kleine Brogel air base, U.S., NATO • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
05-11-2025
Belgium's defense minister, Theo Francken, suspects that a series of unidentified drones flying over Kleine-Brogel Air Base, a NATO military base reported to house U.S. nuclear weapons, may be part of a spying operation. The drones were spotted over the weekend, and despite efforts to jam and pursue them, they were lost after several kilometers. Francken described the situation as 'very concerning' and 'worrying,' suggesting the drones were likely there to gather strategic information. While Francken couldn't confirm Russia was behind the drones, he accused Moscow of waging a 'hybrid war' across Europe. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned Moscow that the alliance is prepared to defend every inch of NATO territory following a series of drone incursions.
Entities: Theo Francken, Belgium, Kleine-Brogel Air Base, NATO, Russia • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform