Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen suggests Russia may not be ruled out
The drone incursion that stopped flights at Copenhagen airport on Monday night was 'the most severe attack on Danish infrastructure so far', according to Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. Kastrup airport in Copenhagen had to be shut down for several hours after multiple drone sightings prompted concerns.
According to Frederiksen, these developments show the new realities of contemporary threats that society must confront. She stated that Russian involvement in these incursions cannot be dismissed, despite the Kremlin's denials of any wrongdoing.
This incident is linked to a series of Russian drone incursions in European countries, with Frederiksen suggesting that the motive was likely to create unrest and test national defenses. The Danish intelligence has confirmed a high threat of sabotage.
The public impact was significant, affecting approximately 20,000 travelers, as operations resumed after midnight.
Additionally, a similar incident was reported at Oslo airport in Norway, which also closed temporarily due to drone sightings. The Norwegian government has noted repeated violations of its airspace by Russian aircraft, further escalating regional tensions amid ongoing conflicts.
Prime Minister Frederiksen's comments come amid a rising frequency of similar drone encounters across Europe, as nations remain vigilant against security threats stemming from Russia.