Drone activity confirmed at multiple Denmark airports
9 hours ago
- #NATO-Russia Tensions
- #Drone Incidents
- #Denmark Airports
- Unauthorized drones spotted at Aalborg airport in Denmark, leading to its closure.
- Three other southern Denmark airports (Esbjerg, Sønderborg, Skrydstrup) reported drone activity but remained open.
- Copenhagen airport was previously closed due to a drone incursion, termed the 'most severe attack on Danish infrastructure' by the Prime Minister.
- Police are investigating the drone sightings, unable to rule out a prank or identify the controllers.
- At least three flights were diverted from Aalborg airport, which also serves as a military base.
- Authorities are monitoring the situation closely but have not disclosed the number of drones involved.
- No immediate danger to passengers or residents was reported, but the public was advised to stay away.
- NATO member states, including Estonia, Poland, and Romania, have reported Russian airspace violations recently.
- NATO condemned Russia's actions, warning of potential military and non-military responses.
- Former US President Donald Trump suggested NATO nations should shoot down Russian planes violating their airspace.