Mykytenko: Danes see drone incidents as security issue, not Ukraine’s fault

Danish society does not link two recent consecutive days of drone incursions into its airspace to Ukraine, said UWC Vice President for Northern Europe Roman Mykytenko. 

In an interview with Radio NV, he said the Danes don’t blame the war-torn country for the incursions, despite Russian propaganda efforts. 

Mykytenko also commented on the Sept. 22 incident at Copenhagen Airport, when it was shut down for several hours due to drones entering the airspace.

“They do not have the mistaken view that this only concerns Ukraine,” Mykytenko said, adding that Danish society understands the security risks to Denmark from potential Russian aggression.

He also said that citizens support defense cooperation between Kyiv and Copenhagen, including the construction of a Ukrainian weapons production plant in Denmark.

To date, Denmark has committed 8.5 billion euros in military aid to Ukraine as well as 854 million euros in civilian support. The military assistance has included armor, F-16 Fighting Falcon jets, artillery and fire support, air defense, missiles, and anti-ship weapons, infantry and fighting gear, as well as training and operational support. 

“They clearly understand that they are contributing to Europe’s security, as their country is a neighbor across the Baltic Sea to the Baltic states. Everyone is aware of regional developments and responds thoughtfully, with a clear understanding of the reasons,” Mykytenko said.

The interview also addressed the broader context of regional security in Northern Europe and Denmark’s coordination with other countries in the region, including Norway and Sweden, in responding to potential threats from the air and at sea.