An analysis of publicly available reports by Euronews' fact-checking unit, The Cube, found that drone-related disruptions at European airports have exploded over the past year, quadrupling between January 2024 and November 2025.
The review, which covered more than 24 airports across 12 countries, shows a clear turning point: whilst incidents were reported sporadically in 2024 and early 2025, reports spiked suddenly in September, reaching their highest levels the following month.
