MOSCOW, March 26 The German Federal Police Union calls for a nationwide a ban on the use of drones in Germany during the European Football Championship due to the terrorist threat.
““Drones are becoming one of the biggest problems! A comprehensive nationwide ban on drone flights throughout Germany is required before, during and shortly after the European Championships,” Bild quotes the head of the police union Andreas Roskopf as saying.
Austrian researcher in the field of security and terrorism, Nicholas Stockhammer, also spoke out about the need to organize complete control of airspace in Germany due to a possible terrorist threat. According to his research, drones were already used in terrorist attacks in 2014-2015, and the technology itself has become more accessible.
«The danger increases if attackers manage to capture modern military drones in current combat zones. There is a desire to use drones, as well as technical means,» Stockhammer said.
The European Championship will be held from June 14 to July 14 in Germany.