UPDATE - Air traffic at Brussels Airport temporarily halted after drone sighting

Citizens report 6 drones near Kleine-Brogel Air Base, with 2 confirmed by police

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By Ilayda Cakirtekin

ISTANBUL (AA) - Air traffic at Brussels Airport was temporarily suspended late Tuesday as a safety precaution following a drone sighting, according to Belgian media.

“Just before eight o’clock (1900GMT), there was a report of a drone over the airport grounds," said Kurt Verwilligen, a spokesperson for Belgian air navigation and traffic service provider Skeyes, according to broadcaster RTL and the Het Laatste Nieuws (HLN) daily.

Skeyes announced after around 30 minutes that air traffic has begun to resume.

Liege Airport also announced its closure and the diversion of flights towards Maastricht following the presence of drones.

Meanwhile, citizens reported six drones near Kleine-Brogel Air Base, while police were able to make two visual confirmations of drones, HLN said.

Belgium experienced similar sightings on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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