Munich Airport Resumes Flights After Second Drone Shutdown Affecting 6,500 Passengers

Munich Airport experienced two consecutive nights of flight suspensions due to drone sightings near its runways, disrupting over 6,500 passengers and causing widespread delays. The drones were spotted shortly before 11 p.m., flew away before identification, and led to the cancellation and diversion of numerous flights. These incidents are part of a broader pattern of mysterious drone overflights affecting airports and critical infrastructure across several European countries, including Denmark, Norway, Poland, Romania, and Estonia, with suspicions but no confirmed attribution to Russia. German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt emphasized the threat posed by such drones and indicated plans to revise air security laws to authorize shooting down drones, potentially involving military forces. Despite the disruptions, the airport provided support to stranded passengers with beds, blankets, and refreshments, and gradually resumed operations the following morning. European authorities continue to prioritize drone detection and defense amidst ongoing concerns about these incursions.