US EditionDenmark says it is not seeking NATO Article 4 consultations over drones
Drone incursions disrupted multiple Danish airports and military sites, with officials describing them as hybrid attacks likely linked to Russia amid ongoing NATO tensions.
- Denmark has decided against invoking NATO's Article 4 following unexplained drone sightings that disrupted major airports, as stated by Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen.
- Danish police reported over 500 alerts related to drone activities, most of which were unfounded, highlighting public anxiety.
- The drone incidents, which disrupted Copenhagen and Aalborg airports, have been characterized as 'hybrid attacks' by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.
- Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen confirmed that Denmark will maintain 'good communication' with NATO but will not escalate the matter.
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Denmark Spots More Drones, Prompting NATO to Take Steps
Unidentified drones have breached Denmark's largest military base, fueling concerns of a "hybrid attack" and suspicions about Russian involvement—as well as NATO action. Military and police said the drones were detected over several military sites on Friday night into Saturday, including the base at Karup, France24 reports. The Karup...
After several violations of NATO airspace by Russia over Poland and Estonia, as well as several drone incidents in Denmark, the member states are divided about how the alliance should react. Peace in Ukraine is still not in sight.
Denmark reports mystery drones near military sites
COPENHAGEN - Unidentified drones were observed near military installations in Denmark overnight, the Armed Forces said on Saturday, following several other drone incursions near airports and critical infrastructure this week.
A NATO military committee meeting is underway in Riga to discuss recent incursions by Russian aircraft and drones into the airspace of several EU and NATO member states. Meanwhile, in Denmark, drone sightings were reported again on Friday, this time over the country's largest military base.
Unidentified drones were observed above Denmark's largest military base on Friday night, announced Saturday the police, after several overflights of airports this week in the Nordic country. ...
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