ISTANBUL

Berlin Airport briefly suspended operation late Friday due to reports of drones near the airfield, according to flight tracking service, Flightradar24.

"Berlin Airport is operating again after a brief suspension due to reports of drones near the airfield. More than two dozen flights diverted to alternate airports," Flightradar24 wrote on US social media platform X.

No further details have been provided.

The incident follows multiple alleged violations of the airspace of European countries by drones in recent months.