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Air traffic has also been halted as a precaution at the second-largest airport Charleroi, operators there said. No details were given regarding the estimated duration of the disruptions. Advertisement Skeyes, the company responsible for air traffic control in Belgium, did not immediately respond to AFP’s request for comment. The interruptions come after a recent spate of mysterious drone incidents targeting airports and sensitive military locations in several European countries, including Germany, Denmark, Norway and Poland. Over the weekend, Belgian authorities reported drone activity over the Kleine-Brogel military base, where a number of US nuclear weapons are believed to be stored. Belgian military intelligence said it was conducting an investigation into the sightings. Defence Minister Theo Francken on Monday refused to point the finger at Russia, but said that it appeared to be a coordinated operation carried out by “professionals”. “They are trying to sow panic in Belgium,” Francken told local media. “This is destabilisation.” Related Reads Flights resume at Munich airport after drone sightings forced its closure EU leaders looking to build a 'drone wall' to counter Russian threat Tight security as Taoiseach and other EU leaders meet in Denmark to talk defence and drones Suspicions have swirled over potential Russian involvement in increased drone activity across Europe, with tension high as the war in Ukraine drags through its fourth year. EU leaders are keen to work with Ukraine’s war-tested expertise as they seek to bolster their own defences and build a “drone wall” to counter the threat from Moscow. The recent drone incidents in Denmark and high-profile aerial incursions from Moscow in Estonia and Poland have heightened fears that Russia’s assault on Ukraine could spill over Europe’s borders. With reporting from © AFP 2025 Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Support The Journal Send Tip or Correction Embed this post To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Email “Flights halted at Brussels Airport due to suspected drone sightings”. Recipient's Email Feedback on “Flights halted at Brussels Airport due to suspected drone sightings”. Your Feedback Your Email (optional) Report a Comment Please select the reason for reporting this comment. 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