Copenhagen and Oslo airports forced to close temporarily due to drone sightings
5 hours ago
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- Copenhagen and Oslo airports temporarily closed due to drone sightings.
- Danish police suspect a 'capable operator' flew the drones to 'show off'.
- Armed forces were activated, but no harmful intent was indicated.
- Copenhagen Airport resumed operations after nearly four hours; Oslo Airport also reopened.
- Around 20,000 passengers were affected by the closures.
- Two to three large drones were reported near Copenhagen Airport, leading to flight suspensions.
- Delays and cancellations were ongoing; passengers advised to check flight status.
- Ukrainian President Zelensky referenced 'Russia's violation' of NATO airspace but provided no source.
- No immediate link found between drone incidents in Denmark and Norway.
- At least 35 flights to Copenhagen were diverted due to the closure.