Denmark Shuts Airport Twice Amid Drone Incursions, PM Points to “Hybrid Attacks”

Danish authorities closed Aalborg Airport for the second time in hours on Friday following sightings of unauthorized drones, as Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen labelled the repeated intrusions “hybrid attacks” potentially linked to Russia.

Frederiksen emphasized that Denmark has been “the victim of hybrid attacks,” noting that one country – Russia, poses the primary threat to European security. Moscow has denied involvement, calling the accusations a “staged provocation.”

Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen described the coordinated overflights as the work of a “professional actor.” In response, Denmark plans to enhance its anti-drone capabilities and will join EU talks on establishing a regional anti-drone defence system.

The disruptions come ahead of a major EU leaders’ summit in Copenhagen next week.