
Belgium’s Antwerp port vulnerable to drone attack, boss warns
The boss of Belgium's Antwerp port, the second busiest in Europe, has told AFP the giant facility risks being a soft target for drone attacks, as fears swirl over the threat from Russia.
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The boss of Belgium's Antwerp port, the second busiest in Europe, has told AFP the giant facility risks being a soft target for drone attacks, as fears swirl over the threat from Russia.
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