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News Topical, Digital Desk : Denmark's Aalborg Airport was closed early Thursday after suspicious drones were spotted in its airspace. The incident follows a four-hour flight disruption at Copenhagen Airport two days earlier.
Denmark has described the incident as the most serious attack on its infrastructure to date. North Jutland police said the drones were sighted from 9:44 p.m. on Wednesday.
These drones were flying with bright flashing lights. Eurocontrol announced that flights in Aalborg would be completely grounded until 4:00 a.m. GMT due to drone activity.
Aalborg Airport is important not only for commercial flights but also for the Danish military, as it serves as a military base.
The Danish military said it was cooperating with local and national police in the investigation, but declined to comment further. Police said three flights had been diverted to other airports and there was no threat to passengers or local residents.
Drone intrusion also occurred in Southern Denmark
South Jutland police reported on X that drones were also spotted near Esberg, Sønderborg, and Skrydstrup airports, where Denmark's F-16 and F-35 fighter jets are stationed. National Police Commissioner Thorkild Fogde said several drone complaints had been received since Monday, some of which were of concern to the police and military. The Aalborg incident was being considered serious.
Police said it was too early to determine the drone's purpose or the party responsible. The investigation involves the National Intelligence Service, the armed forces, and agencies from other countries. If possible, the drone will be shot down.
Suspicion of Russia
Denmark linked the Copenhagen airport incident to suspected drone attacks linked to Russia, which European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described as part of a continuing challenge on Europe's borders. However, Russia's ambassador to Denmark dismissed the allegations as baseless. In Norway, Oslo airport was also closed for three hours on Monday, and officials from both countries are cooperating, but no clear link has been established between the incidents.
Police assured that the situation is under control and that investigations are underway. These drone activities have raised security concerns in Denmark and Europe.
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