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Drone Sightings Disrupt Eindhoven Airport, Spark Investigation

11/23/2025

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Drone sightings at Eindhoven Airport suspended air traffic, affecting civilian and military operations.
Traffic resumed around 11 PM on Saturday after a two-hour disruption, according to Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen labeled drone incursions across Europe as "hybrid warfare."
The Dutch military fired at drones over Volkel Air Base on Friday, but no wreckage was found.
Investigations into unidentified drone flights are ongoing.

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Drone sightings at Eindhoven Airport suspended air traffic, affecting civilian and military operations.
Traffic resumed around 11 PM on Saturday after a two-hour disruption, according to Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen labeled drone incursions across Europe as "hybrid warfare."
The Dutch military fired at drones over Volkel Air Base on Friday, but no wreckage was found.
Investigations into unidentified drone flights are ongoing.