US EditionDrones Close Copenhagen and Oslo Airports for Hours as Denmark Probes 'Capable Operator'
- Unidentified drones caused Copenhagen and Oslo airports to shut down on Monday evening, disrupting dozens of flights and affecting thousands of passengers.
- Danish authorities initiated police investigations amid suspicions of Russian involvement, though officials have not identified the drone operator or confirmed responsibility.
- Police described the drone pilot as a skilled actor intending to showcase capabilities, while intelligence services from Denmark and Norway are coordinating their inquiries.
- More than 50 flights were diverted or cancelled, 20,000 passengers were affected, and the airports reopened early Tuesday after the drones disappeared without being shot down.
- The incident highlights growing concerns over hybrid warfare tactics and regional security amid ongoing tensions involving Russia, NATO, and Ukraine.
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Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said that Norway and Denmark are intensively investigating recent drone incidents at Oslo and Copenhagen airports.
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Key Points and Summary – Unidentified drones triggered a full shutdown of Copenhagen Airport on Sept. 22, diverting at least 15 flights as Danish armed forces were activated. Police said multiple large drones—possibly akin to Shahed-sized systems—were flown by a “capable operator,” with no signs of hostile intent. Hours later in Oslo, drones appeared over the Akershus fortress, prompting arrests of two foreign nationals with Singapore passports;…
Russia Denies Role In Drone Attacks That Shut Down Denmark, Norway Airports - Worthy Christian News
by Stefan J. Bos, Worthy News Europe Bureau Chief MOSCOW/BUDAPEST (Worthy News) – Russia on Tuesday denied involvement in drones that violated the airspace of Nordic nations Denmark and Norway, forcing major airports to close and stranding tens of thousands of passengers. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said the country had been subjected to the “most serious attack on Danish critical infrastructure to date” after the drone incursion shu…
Drone flights of unknown origin have paralyzed Copenhagen and Oslo airports for a few hours on Monday.
Trump's words after other trespasses. The Kremlin denies. The Pope: "Someone wants to l'escalation...."The European airspace was once again invaded by drones: this time it was the turn of the skies of Denmark and Norway. And although it is still too early to express itself on...
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