Amid significant tension in Eastern Europe following the incursion of Russian drones into the area, new sightings have been reported in Belgium
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Belgian authorities are on high alert following a series of unidentified drone sightings over critical infrastructure and military bases across the country, the most recent of which occurred on November 9, when three drones were seen over the Doel nuclear plant in northern Belgium, near Antwerp.
According to the energy company Engie, which operates the complex, operations were not affected, but the incident has raised concerns about national security and possible acts of espionage.
The episode at Doel adds to a string of similar incidents that have occurred since late October. Between October 31 and November 2, suspicious drones were detected for three consecutive nights over the Kleine Brogel air base, a key NATO facility where U.S. nuclear weapons are believed to be stored. On November 3, the Belgian army issued direct orders to shoot down any unidentified drone flying over its military facilities.
Varios drones sobrevolaron la planta nuclear de Doel
The wave of sightings has also affected civil air traffic. On November 4, authorities temporarily suspended operations at Brussels International Airport after a drone was detected nearby. Several flights were diverted to Liège Airport, which later also had to close temporarily due to another similar sighting.
In statements to local media, Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken described the incidents as part of a possible coordinated espionage operation, linking the activities to recent episodes of European airspace violations by Russia.
Although he did not directly point to Moscow, the official emphasized that the pattern of behavior matches other "hybrid warfare" tactics used by the Kremlin in recent years to test defenses and gather information about critical infrastructure in NATO member countries.
El ministro de Defensa belga afirmó que esta incursión puede tratarse de una operación rusa de espionaje
The incidents are not limited to Belgium. According to several media outlets, Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands have also reported similar sightings in recent weeks, fueling the hypothesis that this is a Europe-wide reconnaissance campaign.
Security authorities in these countries are working in coordination to determine the origin of the devices, not ruling out the possibility of drones of Russian origin or private actors linked to covert operations.
Meanwhile, in this context of tension and suspicions of espionage, Ukraine has announced a strategic step to strengthen its military cooperation with Europe. President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on November 3 that his country will open defense production offices in Berlin and Copenhagen before the end of the year.
Rusia ha intensificado las incursiones con drones en territorios de Europa Oriental en las últimas semanas
The goal, according to Zelensky, is to boost arms exports and promote co-production with Germany and Denmark, countries that already serve as Ukraine's industrial partners.
Zelensky emphasized that these two European capitals will become "defense export hubs" that will help finance the domestic production of scarce military equipment, including drones, an area in which Ukraine has gained extensive experience during the war.
The president stressed that his country is willing to transfer technical knowledge to strengthen European defense capabilities in the face of the growing threat of Russian hybrid operations.
Zelenski anunció la apertura de oficinas de producción armamentística en Berlín y Copenaghe
