France to stage multi-day blackout drill in Paris after Russian drone threat
Following the interception of a Russian drone over Leipzig airport, France will conduct a large-scale blackout simulation at Bercy in November to assess grid resilience.
A Russian drone targeting a logistics hub for Ukraine was neutralised at Leipzig airport, heightening concerns over attacks on critical infrastructure. In response, French authorities have scheduled a multi-day electricity outage exercise at Bercy for November. The drill aims to evaluate the vulnerability of the power network and the response of operators under prolonged blackout conditions.
Why it matters
The drill checks France's ability to keep essential services running if a large-scale power attack occurs.
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