US EditionDutch Troops Fire on Drones Over Nuclear Base
Dutch forces fired on drones over Volkel Air Base; no wreckage found and flights at Eindhoven Airport were halted due to related drone sightings, officials said.
- Drones were spotted over Volkel Air Base in the Netherlands, prompting the deployment of weapons by security staff, according to the Dutch Ministry of Defence.
- The incident occurred between 7 PM and 9 PM on Friday, and the drones were never recovered, according to the ministry's statement.
- The Royal Netherlands Marechaussee and police are investigating the incident, and details about the action taken remain undisclosed.
- The Volkel Air Base is home to two F-35 squadrons and involves cooperation with Belgium and Luxembourg for monitoring unidentified aircraft.
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