• The UK is sending military resources to Belgium following multiple drone sightings.
• Drones have caused significant disruptions, including temporary airport closures in Brussels and Liege.
• Suspicions arise regarding Russian involvement in the drone incidents.
• European countries are increasingly concerned about the implications of drone incursions on security.
• No direct evidence linking Russia to the drone sightings has been confirmed.

In response to rising concerns over disruptive drone sightings near its airspace, the UK is deploying military personnel and equipment to Belgium. Richard Knighton, head of Britain's armed forces, confirmed that assistance was requested by Belgian authorities due to the incidents that have temporarily closed major airports, including Brussels and Liege. He stated that both the UK Defence Secretary and he agreed on the deployment at the end of last week, although specifics regarding the equipment and number of personnel sent have not been disclosed according to BBC, Reuters, Al Jazeera, and Channel News Asia.

The drone sightings have recently intensified, causing significant flight disruptions as various airports, including those serving Brussels and Liege, faced temporary closures. The incidents, which are not new and have also affected other European nations, led to discussions about potential security threats stemming from "hybrid warfare" tactics, often linked to Russia. Knighton remarked, "We don’t know – and the Belgians don’t yet know – the source of those drones," indicating the ongoing uncertainty surrounding these activities according to BBC, Reuters, Al Jazeera, and Channel News Asia.

Several European leaders, including Germany's defence minister, have speculated that the recent drone events might correlate to European Union discussions about utilizing frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. This has heightened the atmosphere of tension and uncertainty in the region as Belgium, home to NATO and the EU headquarters, navigates these security challenges according to BBC, Reuters, Al Jazeera, and Channel News Asia.