Overview
- Camera footage around 16:45 showed two possible drones above Vliegbasis Volkel, according to a Marechaussee spokesperson.
- The Royal Netherlands Air Force and the Marechaussee conducted searches, and an Apache helicopter was used to locate potential objects.
- Officials say no shots were fired and the helicopters were employed solely for detection and tracking tasks.
- By Thursday evening the objects were no longer visible, no drones were brought down, and no operator was found, authorities said.
- It remains unconfirmed that the objects were drones, and while eyewitnesses reported an Apache flying for hours without lights, Defence could not fully corroborate media claims about what triggered the helicopter search; the episode follows recent drone reports that prompted attempted shootdowns and flight disruptions.