On the evening of November 9, three unknown drones were detected over the Belgian nuclear power plant Doel. According to an Engie spokesperson, the drones did not affect the operation of the plant, and Belgian authorities were informed.

Since September 10, 2025, Russia has violated the airspace of NATO member countries. During this time, Russian drones and aircraft, as well as unknown BALA, have been regularly detected over the territories of Poland, Romania, Estonia, Denmark, France, Germany, Belgium, Norway, and Sweden.

Timeline of incidents in Belgian airspace

In the night of October 29, over the southern part of Belgium, above a certain military base near Marche-en-Famenne, unknown drones were spotted for the first time in days. They were also detected over the Elsenborn military base in the east of the country.

On November 2, near the Kleine-Brogel military airbase, drones took to the air twice. Police tried to intercept them, but failed.

In the evening of November 4, drones were spotted over Brussels Airport, causing flights to be temporarily suspended twice. Similar incidents were recorded over Liège Airport and near the Kleine-Brogel, Florennes, and Schaffen military air bases.

On the evening of November 6, the Brussels Airport in the capital area again halted operations due to the appearance of an unknown drone – this was the third such incident in a week.

Reaction of Belgium and its allies

On November 5, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever convened an urgent meeting of the National Security Council after several incidents involving unknown drones. The government blames Russia for this. Following the meeting, it was proposed to strengthen the work of the National Air Security Center (NASC) and consider additional measures to counter drones.

On November 7, German troops arrived in Belgium to help defend the airspace. On November 9, in an interview with the BBC, the Chief of the General Staff of the United Kingdom, Richard Nayton, stated that London is sending troops and equipment to Belgium to counter drone threats. Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken thanked Britain for its support. France also pledged similar commitments, according to Belga agency.

According to reports, Belgium is receiving support from its allies in measures to defend its airspace from drones.