Unknown drones once again violated Danish airspace overnight on Oct. 28, with several unmanned aerial vehicles detected over military sites, the country’s Ministry of Defense reported, according to Deutsche Welle.
The ministry said that “measures were taken in response,” but did not provide further details.
Unlike previous drone incursions since Sept. 22, which prompted the temporary closure of several airports in Denmark and Norway, this time, local media reported that no airports were affected.
As in past events, authorities have provided no official information about the ownership of the drones or the individuals responsible for these provocative flights.
Amid growing tensions, the Danish government ordered a closure of the country’s airspace to all civilian drones from Sept. 29 to Oct. 3, coinciding with preparations for a scheduled European Union heads of state and government summit next week.
“We cannot accept foreign drones posing threats and causing public unrest, as we recently experienced. At the same time, Denmark is hosting EU leaders next week, and we must give special attention to security,” said Danish Transport Minister Thomas Danielsen.
Danielsen said that Denmark is currently facing a complex security situation, and authorities need to ensure optimal conditions for the military and police to maintain safety during the EU summit.
The ban does not apply to military drones or UAVs used by government services, such as police, rescue teams, or medical agencies during emergencies. Exceptions may also be granted for business use, but a special permit is required.
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