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Danish Defense Ministry Reports Renewed Drone Sightings at Military Facilities
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Several local media reported that one or more drones were also seen near or above the military Karup Air Base, which is Denmark's biggest military base.
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Drone sightings disrupt flights in Norway, Denmark
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Danish Defense Ministry Reports Renewed Drone Sightings at Military Facilities
Two of Scandinavia’s busiest airports – Oslo and Copenhagen – were forced to close for several hours due to drone sightings overnight into Tuesday, disrupting the travel plans of tens of thousands of people.
In Denmark, authorities are investigating a series of drone sightings near major airports and airbases in the country this week. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated that the country was in the midst of a “hybrid war.
The repeated unexplained drone activity, including over four Danish airports overnight Wednesday into Thursday and a similar incident at Copenhagen Airport, has raised concerns about security in northern Europe amid suspected growing Russian aggression.
Several local media reported that one or more drones were also seen near or above the military Karup Air Base, which is Denmark's biggest military base.
The Danish defense ministry says drones have been spotted over its facilities following other sightings earlier this week, causing airports to shut down.
Denmark’s defense ministry said Saturday that drones have been observed at several of the Nordic country’s defense facilities overnight Friday into Saturday.
