For the second time in a week, unidentified drones have been detected in Danish airspace, causing temporary disruptions. These unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were observed across different regions, remaining airborne for several hours before disappearing. The incidents led to the closure of three local airports, echoing a similar event that previously affected Copenhagen Airport.
Local authorities confirmed that unidentified drones were spotted in various parts of Denmark during the night. The precise number of UAVs remains unconfirmed. They stayed in the air for several hours before disappearing.
As a result, three local airports were temporarily shut down, leading to three flight cancellations and three diversions. All airports have since resumed normal operations. Furthermore, one military base also experienced operational interruptions.
A previous incident involved the closure of Copenhagen Airport, resulting in the rerouting of more than 30 flights. Police investigations at the time could not identify who was operating the drones.
Expert Commentary on the Incidents
Vadim Kozyulin, Chief Researcher at the Center for Military-Political Studies of the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, offered insights:
“When we talk about drones that regularly appear in various parts of the world, especially in coastal regions, I`m reminded of an old report about the US developing drones—I`ve seen their photographs—that can lie on the seabed, then take off and perform a combat mission. I believe the United States has been developing such marine drones for 10-15 years, and this is not surprising: the US is a leading maritime power with an enormous fleet, possessing nearly a thousand overseas military bases. Therefore, I am confident that this is somehow connected to US military developments. I also want to remind you that similar drones were seen over California, and US authorities were not at all concerned with finding out what they were. The drones came from the sea and returned to the sea; authorities in Washington reacted calmly. All this leads me to the same conclusion.”
— Could they also be ours, or is that ruled out?
“Theoretically, according to Western press, Russia today has interests all over the world and tries to harm someone and assert its presence everywhere. In practice, I think not; it has no practical, geopolitical, or other meaning. Drones of this type are not capable of flying long distances, so if they were launched nearby, there might have been a mistake. Where could they have been launched if they reached Denmark? They could have been launched either from a ship or by local citizens who might be playing around; why not? It could be an amateur who decided to test how good his model is, how effective it is. There are also informal actors who want to test the authorities` reaction to their own prank.”
The Danish Ministry of Justice announced government plans to introduce legislation allowing infrastructure owners to shoot down drones and to invest in drone detection and neutralization capabilities. Officials characterized the repeated drone incursions into Danish airspace as a “hybrid attack intended to sow fear,” though the perpetrator remained unnamed.
In the past, other European nations had attributed similar drone incidents to Russia, claims that the Kremlin consistently dismissed as unfounded and lacking evidence.
Rupert Blackwood 
Clement Ashworth