UK military to help protect Belgium after suspected Russian drone incursions

Sir Richard Knighton, the UK military chief, says his Belgian counterpart requested assistance in the form of personnel and equipment this week.

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Sir Richard Knighton told the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg that his Belgian counterpart had asked for assistance earlier this week and that equipment and personnel were now on the way.

Brussels Airport was forced to close temporarily on Thursday night after drones were spotted nearby. They were also seen in other locations, including a military base.

It follows a series of drone incursion over several Nato nations that disrupted air travel. Russia has denied accusations of conducting "hybrid warfare" on allies of Ukraine.

Sir Richard said it was not known for sure if the incursions were by Russia, but that it was "plausible" they had been ordered by Moscow.