US EditionDrones Spotted Above Doel Nuclear Power Plant: ‘No Nuclear Danger’
Five drones violated the no-fly zone over Doel nuclear plant with no operational impact, part of 59 drone sightings over European critical sites this year, analysts say.
- On Sunday, drones flew over the Doel nuclear power plant around 10 p.m., initially reported as three and later updated to five, with Engie and Belgium's National Crisis Centre confirming no impact on operations.
- Amid airport disruptions, the incident follows a week of drone sightings at Liège and Brussels airports and at a Belgian military base believed to host U.S. tactical nuclear weapons, with the U.K. offering support and leaders blaming Russia.
- Engie spokesperson Hellen Smeets said on Monday morning the five drones were airborne for about an hour, while VRT energy specialist Luc Pauwels stressed `There’s no nuclear danger` noting the plant's reactors can withstand aircraft impacts.
- As of Monday morning, investigators had made no attribution and Belgian authorities offered no official cause, while local police declined further comment and Newsweek contacted Engie for more information.
- Analysts note the Doel overflight fits a continental pattern, with ACLED reporting at least 59 drone sightings in 2025 that have disrupted aviation and revealed defence vulnerabilities amid accusations against Russia, which Moscow denies.
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In Belgium there have again been incidents involving drones of unknown origin. There have been sightings over an important airport and a nuclear power plant. After Germany Britain is now also helping with specialists.
Drones spotted above Doel nuclear power plant: ‘No nuclear danger’
Three drones have been spotted above the Doel nuclear power plant, according to energy operator Engie. The sightings have no impact on the plant's operations, Engie spokeswoman Hellen Smeets says. Belgium’s Crisis Centre has confirmed the report. ‘We are monitoring the situation,’ said a spokesperson.
Engie, who operates Doel's site, assures that there has been no impact on the activity.
According to Kiev Independent, which quotes Deutsche Welle (ANSA)
Three drones were spotted Sunday evening above the Belgian nuclear power plant in Doel, just across the Dutch border. Security guards then called the police, energy supplier Engie reported.
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