Dublin Airport's Terminal 2 was evacuated as a precautionary measure on Friday, September 20th, 2025, between 11:34 AM and 12:05 PM UTC, potentially impacting flights. Authorities have not disclosed the specific reason for the evacuation but emphasized passenger and staff safety as their highest priority, according to an announcement on X by InsiderGeo. This development occurred within a 30-minute reporting window, highlighting an immediate security incident. While the cause remains unconfirmed, the evacuation suggests a potential security threat that prompted immediate action by airport officials. The statement from InsiderGeo did not specify the exact time the evacuation began, only that it was a breaking event within the reporting period. This incident at Dublin Airport occurs amidst heightened regional tensions, following reports of Russian aerial activity over Estonia and a Russian aerial assault on Ukraine earlier on September 20th, 2025. Previous reports indicated Poland scrambled fighter jets in response to the assault on Ukraine, and NATO jets intercepted Russian aircraft over Estonia's airspace. Additionally, widespread flight delays and cancellations were reported at major European airports due to a cyber attack on a third-party service provider, impacting services at London Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin Brandenburg.
