Munich Airport Closed by Drone Sightings: Concerns of Russian Involvement and Weak Response
Munich Airport in Germany experienced a near seven-hour closure due to drone sightings, grounding 17 flights and affecting almost 3,000 passengers. Fifteen arriving flights were diverted to other cities. The airport reopened after 5 a.m. local time, and the cause of these drone sightings remains under investigation, mirroring similar incidents across Europe. The situation has heightened concerns regarding European security, with discussions of measures such as a “drone wall” initiative to protect the continent’s skies.
John Q. Hosedrinker