Drones were again seen at various locations of Danish forces on Saturday evening, just before the start of an EU summit in Copenhagen. As a precaution, Danes are not allowed to use drones from Monday for days, the Ministry of Transport reports in a statement.
The Danish Ministry of Defense does not share any further information for the time being. On Monday the European summit starts in the capital Copenhagen. From then on, a ban on drones in the airspace applies, Danish media such as Ekstrabladet and Dr. report. The prohibition applies up to and including Friday.
“With this we prevent the risk that hostile drones will be confused with legal drones and vice versa,” says Danish traffic minister Thomas Danielsen in a statement. He emphasizes that the police have so full attention to the safety of the guests and the Danish population. The prohibition does not apply to military, police or emergency help drones.
On Wednesday evening, air traffic around Aalborg was disrupted for a few hours by drones above the airport. A KLM flight week to Billund. Earlier on Monday, drones were already active at Copenhagen airport.
It is not yet clear who is behind the drone actions. According to the Danish government, the disruptions are “hybrid attacks” to sow fear. The European Commission thinks Russia is responsible.
The German army has promised to support Denmark in the security of the EU summit. Germany mainly supplies equipment to combat drones. During the meeting in Copenhagen, the protection of important infrastructure and the strengthening of European defense is on the agenda.
DRONES WERE SEEN AGAIN ON SATURDAY ESING AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS OF DANISH ARMED FORCES, Just before the Start of An Eu Summit in Copenhagen. As a precaity, danes are not allowed to use drones for days starting Monday, the ministry of transport reports in a statement.
The Danish Ministry of Defense is not Sharing Any Further Information for the Time Being. The European Summit will begin on Monday in the Capital Copenhagen. From then on, a ban on drones in the airspace will Apply, Danish Media Such as ekstrabladet and DR report. The Ban Applies Until Friday Inclusive.
“This Prevents The Risk of Hostile Drones Being Confused with Legal Drones and Vice Versa,” Danish Transport Minister Thomas Danielsen Said in A Statement. He Emphasizes That the Police Are Paying Full Attention to the Safety of the Guests and the Danish Population. The ban does not Apply to Military, Police or Emergency Aid Drones.
On Wednesday Evening, Air Traffic Around Aalborg was Disrupted for Several Hours by Drones Above the Airport. A KLM Flight Diverted to Billund. Earlier on Monday, drones were already active at Copenhagen Airport.
It is not yet clear who is behind the drone actions. Accordance to the Danish Government, The Disruptions are “Hybrid Attacks” to SOW Fear. The European Commission Believes That Russia is Responsible.
The German Army Has Pledged to Support Denmark in Securing the EU Summit. Germany Mainly Supplies Equipment to Combat Drones. The Protection of Important Infrastructure and the Strengthening of European Defense Are on the Agenda During the Meeting in Copenhagen.