Military exercise with horses and drones in Denderwindeke and Pollare on October 9

Defense and Aalst police will conduct a search operation with drones and horses in a wide area between Denderwindeke and Pollare.

Military and police teams with horses and a drone during a planned exercise in a rural Flemish area.
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Military and police teams with horses and a drone during a planned exercise in a rural Flemish area.

On Friday, October 9, a military exercise will take place in the area of Denderwindeke and Pollare. Defense forces and police will be searching for individuals using horses and drones.

Between 9 AM and 5 PM, Defense teams on horseback, along with units from the Aalst police, will search an extensive area using drones. The exercise is aimed at locating individuals.
Residents walking or present in the vicinity on that day may encounter military and police teams. Drones may also be observed in the area. The exercise will be conducted west of Denderwindeke and south of Pollare.
There is no need for alarm if you see military or police personnel; this is a planned and announced exercise.
Based on information from the official source: Stad Ninove — Nieuws (02/10/2026)