Brussels was thrust into chaos last night as a coordinated swarm of drones unleashed devastation across the European Quarter, striking at the very heart of EU power in an unprecedented security breach that has left officials reeling.
Night of Mayhem in Europe's Capital
The carefully orchestrated assault saw multiple unmanned aircraft target key institutions, with the European Commission's Berlaymont building suffering significant damage. Windows were shattered across multiple floors of the iconic structure, while emergency services scrambled to secure the area amid scenes of confusion and alarm.
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was reportedly rushed to a secure location as the attack unfolded, highlighting the grave nature of the threat to Europe's leadership.
Security Services Scramble Response
Belgian authorities have confirmed the deployment of their specialised anti-drone unit, though critical questions remain about how such a sophisticated attack could penetrate one of the most heavily protected districts in Europe.
Eyewitnesses described a scene of controlled panic as security forces struggled to identify and neutralise the threat. "We heard multiple impacts, then saw drones still hovering in the area," one local resident reported. "It felt like something from a war zone."
European Leaders React with Alarm
The attack has triggered emergency meetings across European capitals, with security chiefs convening to assess the continent's vulnerability to similar assaults. Council President Charles Michel has vowed a "robust and immediate response" to what he termed "an attack on European democracy itself."
This brazen assault comes amid growing concerns about the weaponisation of commercial drone technology and follows several smaller-scale incidents that had previously been dismissed as isolated threats.
Critical Questions for EU Security
- How did multiple drones evade detection in Europe's most secure district?
- What specific damage was inflicted on EU institutions?
- Who orchestrated this sophisticated coordinated attack?
- What immediate security enhancements are being implemented?
As investigations continue through the night, the Brussels drone attack represents a watershed moment for European security, exposing alarming vulnerabilities in the heart of the continent's political power.
