Aalborg Airport has reopened its airspace and resumed flight operations following a closure due to drone activity, North Jutland Police confirmed. The closure, which began earlier in the evening, saw inbound flights diverted and departures canceled, with NATO F-16 jets deployed as a precautionary measure. The Danish National Police also reported sightings of drones in Esbjerg and Sønderborg, indicating a broader pattern of activity across the country. Earlier in the reporting window, North Jutland Police had confirmed the airspace closure over Aalborg Airport due to the presence of drones, as initially reported around 9:30 PM UTC. Police stated they were attempting to address the drone presence if safety permitted and had helicopters in the air. The specific type of drones and their operators remain unidentified. In parallel, Finnish President Alexander Stubb commented on increasing Russian incursions into NATO airspace, suggesting Russia has greater capacity and advocating for increased defense spending among allies. The situation in Denmark occurs amidst Sweden and Poland's joint "Operation Gotland Sentry" military exercise in the Baltic Sea. It is also noted that the vessel Oslo Carrier 3 remains under suspicion in connection with a drone incident in Copenhagen, with reports of a large Russian crew aboard.
