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Drones Force Temporary Closure at Hanover Airport, Flights Diverted

12/27/2025

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At Hanover Airport, authorities diverted flights after at least five drones were spotted.
The airport closed from 9:47 p.m. Friday to 12:16 a.m. Saturday, affecting seven flights to Bremen, Dusseldorf, and Frankfurt.
The drones’ origin remains unclear.
In 2025, Germany logged over 1,000 suspicious drone sightings, mainly near military sites and critical infrastructure, with authorities warning of a possible hybrid campaign tied to Russia.

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At Hanover Airport, authorities diverted flights after at least five drones were spotted.
The airport closed from 9:47 p.m. Friday to 12:16 a.m. Saturday, affecting seven flights to Bremen, Dusseldorf, and Frankfurt.
The drones’ origin remains unclear.
In 2025, Germany logged over 1,000 suspicious drone sightings, mainly near military sites and critical infrastructure, with authorities warning of a possible hybrid campaign tied to Russia.