Theo Francken now also confirms it: anti-drone team did not respond when ‘ghost drone’ hit Zaventem airport – Nieuwsblad
- on February 21, 2024, Zaventem Airport in brussels, Belgium, experienced a disruption when a drone impacted the airport grounds.Initial reports described the drone as a "ghost drone" due...
- The incident prompted an immediate examination by Belgian authorities to determine the origin and purpose of the drone.
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Zaventem Airport drone Incident and Escalating Concerns Over Russian drone Activity in Europe
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What Happened: The Zaventem Airport Incident
on February 21, 2024, Zaventem Airport in brussels, Belgium, experienced a disruption when a drone impacted the airport grounds.Initial reports described the drone as a “ghost drone” due to the anti-drone team’s inability to intercept it before impact. According to Theo Francken, a Belgian politician, the anti-drone team did not respond to the drone before it hit the airport. Flights were temporarily grounded as a precautionary measure while the area was assessed.
The incident prompted an immediate examination by Belgian authorities to determine the origin and purpose of the drone. The lack of immediate interception has raised questions about the effectiveness of airport security measures against drone threats.
Evidence of Russian Origin: Romanian Drone Fragments
Compounding the concerns surrounding the Zaventem incident, Romanian authorities have recovered drone fragments that, according to