Danish PM Links Drone Sightings to Possible Russian Involvement

Mon Sep 29 2025 00:24:48 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen declares drone incursions at Copenhagen airport a severe attack on national infrastructure, hinting at potential Russian motives.

Copenhagen airport experienced significant disruption due to drone sightings, which Danish officials labeled as an attack on infrastructure. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen suggested that Russia could be involved, although the Kremlin denied such claims. The incident ties into other recent incursions across Europe, raising security concerns in the region.

The drone incursion that stopped flights at Copenhagen airport on Monday night was termed the most severe attack on Danish infrastructure so far by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. Kastrup airport in Copenhagen was shut for several hours due to multiple drone sightings starting around 20:30 (18:30 GMT).

This reflects the times we live in and the challenges we as a society must face, Frederiksen noted. She expressed the possibility of Russian involvement in the drone incidents, although Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed these allegations as unfounded.

Frederiksen drew parallels between the events in Denmark and recent Russian drone activities in Poland and Romania, as well as airspace violations in Estonia, stating that the motive behind the drones might be to disrupt, create unrest... to see how far you can go and test the limits.

Danish intelligence echoed this sentiment, highlighting a high threat of sabotage to national security. Flemming Drejer, director of operations at Denmark's intelligence service, added that while there may not be an intent to attack, the aim might be to stress the nation and observe its reactions.

In a related incident, Norway's Oslo airport also temporarily closed due to potential drone sightings, with fourteen flights diverted. The security situation is exacerbated as Norwegian authorities reported multiple violations of their airspace by Russian aircraft this year.

With escalating tensions following the invasion of Ukraine and recent drone incursions across central and eastern Europe, there is a growing sense of urgency for strengthened air defense measures within NATO. Countries including the UK, France, Germany, and Denmark are committed to reinforcing their eastern flank to ensure security in the region.