Drones have been seen near military facilities including Denmark's largest, following a series of incidents that caused air disruption earlier this week.
The devices were observed above Karup airbase, among others, forcing it to briefly close its airspace to commercial traffic. Possible sightings were also reported in Germany, Norway, and Lithuania.
This is the latest in a string of suspicious drone activity in Denmark, raising concerns about the nation's vulnerability to aerial attack and sparking fears of potential Russian involvement.
Danish authorities stated that these incursions are appearing to be a 'hybrid attack', yet they caution that no evidence supports claims of Russian involvement.
On Friday, the incident lasted several hours, with police unable to identify the origin of the drones as they had not shot them down, and are now cooperating with the military on an investigation.
Despite the brief closure of the civil airspace above the base, no commercial flights were impacted, as none were scheduled in the vicinity. The Danish Defence Ministry has confirmed reports of the drones but has withheld further details.
The incidents surfaced just days after drones over Danish airports forced several to shut down, including Aalborg and Billund.
1,500 personnel work at Karup airbase, which is crucial for Danish airspace surveillance and military operations. Observations of drone activity have raised alarms not just in Denmark, but also in neighboring countries, where investigations are underway.
Authorities suspect foreign involvement in the recent drone incursions, linking them to a broader pattern of hybrid attacks against nations supporting Ukraine in its ongoing crisis against Russia. However, such connections are yet to be substantiated, and Russian officials have denied any allegations of involvement.
