Dozens of flights were canceled or diverted at Germany ‘s Munich airport after drone sightings overnight, disrupting travel plans for nearly 3,000 passengers on the eve of a national holiday. The incident prompted politicians to advocate for stricter measures against drone threats, including possible shoot-downs .

The Munich airport disruption was the latest in a series of similar incidents that have rattled European aviation, raising concerns about deniable hybrid attacks on Ukraine’s European allies, possibly directed by Russia. The Kremlin has indeed denied any involvement in the incidents.

The airport said several drone sightings late on Thursday evening had forced air traffic control to suspend operations, leading to the cancellation of 17 flights and disrupting travel for nearl

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