"Germany's Munich airport has been forced to suspend operations after drone sightings led to the cancellation of 17 flights, the diversion of 15 others, and the stranding of some 3,000 passengers. The airport said early on Friday that drone sightings were first reported by German air traffic control at 10:18pm local time [20:18 GMT] on Thursday, leading initially to a restriction on flights which was then upgraded to a full suspension."
"Fifteen flights scheduled to land at Munich were diverted to airports in Stuttgart, Nuremberg, Vienna and Frankfurt, Munich airport said in a statement. Germany's DPA news agency said police reported that several people had seen a drone near the airport, with later sightings of a drone over the airport grounds. Police helicopters were deployed, but no information is available on the type and number of drones, a police spokesperson told DPA."
Drone sightings forced Munich Airport to suspend operations late on Thursday, causing 17 flight cancellations, 15 diversions and roughly 3,000 passengers to be stranded. German air traffic control first reported sightings at 10:18pm local time, with an initial restriction later upgraded to a full suspension. Diverted flights went to Stuttgart, Nuremberg, Vienna and Frankfurt. Police received multiple reports of drones near and over airport grounds and deployed helicopters, but provided no details on drone types or numbers. Airport and airline staff provided camp beds, blankets and food to assist affected passengers. Authorities stated that drone detection and defence are federal and state police responsibilities.
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