Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has characterized the drone incident at Copenhagen Airport as a "violent attack" and stated it must be viewed within the context of broader European tensions, without ruling out Russian involvement. This statement came as Denmark activated its national crisis coordination team (NOST) to level 1 for enhanced monitoring and preparedness. The drone activity, which caused significant disruptions at Copenhagen Airport earlier today, is being investigated by Danish police, who previously described it as an "attack." The airport resumed normal operations at 7:00 AM UTC on September 23rd, 2025, after being closed for several hours, resulting in 51 diverted and 109 cancelled flights between 6:05 AM and 7:05 AM UTC. Preliminary findings suggest the drones may have been launched from a ship at sea, operating from multiple directions and considerable distances. Norway's security service PST confirmed it is in dialogue with Danish police regarding the drone incidents, following repeated sightings near both Copenhagen and Oslo airports. This follows arrests in Oslo on September 22nd of two foreign nationals for illegally operating a drone near Akershus Fortress, and the seizure of a drone near Oslo Airport. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had previously cautioned about potential Russian airspace provocations in response to Western moderation, linking his remarks to earlier drone sightings over Copenhagen. Malmö residents also reported multiple drone alarms last night and tonight, though police could not confirm any sightings.
