Unidentified Drone Appears Over the Nuclear Base...apparent reconnaissance-purpose tension
Nov 04, 2025
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According to CBS and other U.S. media, an unidentified drone appeared over Kleine Brogel Air Base in northeastern Belgium on the night of the 1st and 2nd (local time).
Belgian Defense Minister Theo Franken said "The first day of invasion appears to be an attempt by a small drone to detect radio frequencies at the base, and the large drones that have since emerged are believed to be aimed at creating anxiety in the region and people." he said.
He told Belgian public broadcaster RTBF "This is not just a flight, it is a clear attack, it appears to be a spy operation. We don't know who did it.'
The drone is known to target sensitive facilities such as F-16 fighter jets and ammunition, and Belgian authorities are currently investigating. Minister Franken said "It's not a drone that accidentally crossed the base. It was clearly for reconnaissance purposes because it stayed for a long time," he stressed.
The Klein Brohel base, where drones appeared, stores about 10 to 20 U.S. B-61 tactical nuclear bombs and plays a key role in NATO's European nuclear deterrence strategy.
Meanwhile, NATO is warning of a recent increase in public security threats across Europe.
In Europe, unidentified large drones were spotted around several airports, causing flight cancellations or major damage to takeoffs and landings.
In this regard, German Prime Minister Friedrich Merz said, `Russian President Putin is waging a hybrid war" he strongly criticized.
Estonia's Foreign Minister Margus Chakna said "NATO must be ready to respond immediately to airspace violations and shoot down intrusive aircraft if necessary."," he stressed. He said "This is not just an Estonian border defense, it's an issue of protecting the borders of NATO as a whole."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
