Denmark calls drone flights over its airports a hybrid attack

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Aerial photograph of Copenhagen Airport
Copenhagen Airport, closed by drone sightings in September 2025 kallerna, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

After drones closed Copenhagen airport on September 22 and appeared over Aalborg, Esbjerg, Sonderborg and Skrydstrup air base, Denmark's defence minister called it a hybrid attack by a professional actor. No perpetrator was named; Russia denied involvement.

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  1. PressDenmark says 'professional actor' behind drone flights over airports (AFP) (opens in a new tab)RNZ / 2025-09-25
  2. PressDenmark flights again affected by drone incursions officials call 'systematic' (opens in a new tab)CBC News / 2025-09

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