Copenhagen’s Kastrup Airport temporarily closed for several hours on Monday night due to the sighting of multiple drones. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen described the incident as a significant attack on the nation’s infrastructure. The airport closure began around 20:30 local time and affected approximately 20,000 passengers, with operations resuming after midnight.
Frederiksen did not rule out the possibility of Russian involvement, paralleling the incident to recent drone incursions reported in Poland and Romania, as well as airspace violations by Russian fighter jets in Estonia. Danish intelligence agencies indicated a heightened threat of sabotage, with a focus on disruptive actions rather than direct attacks. An intelligence official suggested that the goal might have been to test responses from authorities.
Authorities reported having observed large drones from various directions, indicating they were operated by someone with significant capabilities. Police chose not to engage the drones due to safety concerns, given the airport’s proximity to densely populated areas.
Following the incident, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a statement regarding Russia’s previous airspace violations. Authorities in Denmark and Norway are investigating potential connections between drone sightings at Kastrup Airport and Oslo Airport, which also experienced temporary closures due to similar occurrences.
The Norwegian Police Security Service is examining the situation, while Norway’s government noted that Russia had violated its airspace multiple times in 2025, although it remains unclear whether these were intentional. Tensions in the region have escalated amidst ongoing reports of Russian incursions into European airspace, prompting NATO to enhance air defense measures and deploy resources to support affected countries.
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