Munich Airport Shutdown: Drones Disrupt Flights, Impact Thousands
Munich Airport was forced to close overnight and disrupt flight operations on Friday due to drone sightings. Dozens of flights were cancelled or diverted, impacting nearly 3,000 passengers. The cause of the incident remains unknown, with investigations ongoing.
The drones were spotted late on Thursday evening, but their size and types remain undetermined due to the darkness. Despite extensive searches, the Federal Police have not found the responsible party. This incident is the latest in a series of drone-related disruptions that have rattled European aviation and raised broader security concerns.
European Union leaders have responded by backing plans to bolster the bloc's defences with anti-drone measures. While authorities have not publicly blamed a specific actor for the Munich incident, some European officials have suggested Russia's involvement in other recent airspace violations.
Munich Airport has since reopened, but the incident serves as a reminder of the growing threat posed by drones to aviation safety. The search for those responsible continues, with the possibility of enhanced anti-drone measures in Europe's future.
