What's behind the drone sightings over Northern Germany? - Unidentified Drones Over German Infrastructure Raise Security Concerns
Unidentified drones have been spotted over critical infrastructure in Germany, with authorities suspecting links to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The drones may have been launched from a foreign-flagged ship in the Baltic Sea, heading towards Russia. The EU is planning a 'drone wall' for detection and interception along its eastern flank.
Last Thursday, two small drones were seen over the shipyard premises of Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems in Kiel. Police and prosecutors are investigating these sightings, with experts ruling out illegal, critical drone flights in most cases. The drones are suspected of spying on and measuring critical infrastructure.
In recent weeks, drones have been spotted in neighboring states, including Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. A 'drone swarm with a mother drone' was seen over the University Hospital, Kiel gas power plant, and the Kiel Canal, with later sightings over the Kiel Fjord and the refinery in Heide. Authorities suspect these drone flights to be a criminal offense of endangering security by unauthorized reproduction.
Schleswig-Holstein has acquired devices for drone defense and developed a concept for drone defense. However, drone sightings have been increasing in many parts of Germany, raising concerns about jurisdiction in such cases. The EU plans to build a 'drone wall' to tackle this growing issue.
The recent drone sightings in Germany, potentially linked to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, have raised security concerns. Authorities are investigating the incidents, with the EU planning a 'drone wall' for detection and interception along its eastern flank. Meanwhile, states like Schleswig-Holstein are bolstering their drone defense capabilities.
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