Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans said civil and military aircraft movements were suspended because some people saw drones near Eindhoven airport.
Brekelmans said on social media X (formerly Twitter, blocked in Russia) said military police units were working on site and special vehicles were also on alert to combat drones.
He affirmed: “Additional investigation is underway and we will take action if necessary.”
As the newspaper VZGLYAD wrote, the Dutch military police Start checking after a suspicious drone appeared over Gilze-Rijen air base in the south of the country. Other countries have also complained about drone problems near airports. At Liege airport has been suspended flight due to the appearance of three unidentified drones.
Brussels airport operations has been suspended for 30 minutes due to an unidentified drone. Hannover airport operations has been stopped due to the appearance of a drone. Airplane traffic at Bremen airport has been temporarily interrupted after a UAV was spotted near the airport.
