Air Alarm Triggered by Drones: A New Challenge for Belgian Airports
Belgian airports Brussels and Liège have once again become the focus of serious incidents involving the appearance of unmanned aerial vehicles in the sky.
On Tuesday evening, both major airports in the country had to suspend all flights to ensure the safety of passengers and staff.
Initially, the suspension occurred at Brussels Airport, where reports of drones flying overhead prompted temporary security measures.
As a result, several flights were diverted to nearby airports in the Netherlands — Schiphol and Maastricht Aachen.
Around 8:00 PM, a spokesperson for Belgium’s air traffic control service, Skeyes, confirmed that drones were also sighted over Liège Airport.
Theairports temporarily resumed operations but soon halted flights again due to the repeated detection of unmanned aircraft.
According to aviation authorities, multiple flights were redirected to alternative airports across Europe, causing significant logistical disruptions for airlines and passengers.
Local officials and military personnel have launched investigations to determine the nature and purpose of these drones, as there is currently no evidence linking the incidents in Brussels and Liège.
Later in the evening, lights resembling drones were observed over Floeren and near a military airbase.
The mayor, Antonin Collin, reported that unusual lights were seen in the sky, and investigations are ongoing.
The country’s Ministry of Defense has announced that further information will be provided after completing investigative measures.
Emergency services and defense structures are actively working to understand the motives and origins of these unidentified aerial objects.
Citizens are advised to remain alert and report any suspicious objects in the sky.