The drone incursion that stopped flights at Copenhagen airport on Monday night was the most severe attack on Danish infrastructure so far, stated Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.
Kastrup airport in Copenhagen was forced to shut for several hours following sightings of multiple drones. It says something about the times we live in and what we as a society must be prepared to deal with, Frederiksen remarked, emphasizing the severity of the situation.
Danish authorities have not ruled out the possibility of Russian involvement, although Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov dismissed these allegations as unfounded.
The Prime Minister compared this incident to recent incursions by Russian drones in Poland and Romania and a violation of Estonian airspace by Russian jets.
According to Frederiksen, the motive for the Copenhagen incursion likely aimed to disrupt, create unrest... to see how far you can go and test the limits. Danish intelligence has elevated the perceived risk of sabotage, hinting that someone might be testing the nation's response.
During the airport closure, which impacted around 20,000 passengers, Danish police indicated that they had observed several large drones from distant directions. The drones operated their lights on and off as they neared the airport, showcasing the sophistication of their operation.
In response to the incursion, NSA and allied forces are poised to increase air defense measures across Europe. A potential correlation has emerged between this incident and unconfirmed drone sightings at Oslo airport in nearby Norway, where authorities are investigating any links to the Danish drones.
As tensions rise over airspace violations between Russia and NATO countries, the events underscore a growing concern for national security in Denmark and its neighbors.
