NATO has issued a clear condemnation of Russian violations of allied airspace, with multiple member states reporting recent incursions, including three incidents in Norway, according to a statement released today. This condemnation follows significant drone activity at Copenhagen Airport on September 23rd, which caused widespread flight disruptions and has been characterized as a "violent attack" by Danish officials. The airport resumed normal operations at 7:00 AM UTC after a closure that resulted in 51 diverted and 109 cancelled flights. Danish Minister of Defence Troels Lund Poulsen stated this morning that the drone activity was "deeply serious and worrying," emphasizing Denmark's need to enhance security capabilities and draw parallels to other European events. Danish police are investigating the incidents, with preliminary findings suggesting the drones may have been launched from a ship at sea, operating from multiple directions and considerable distances. Norwegian security service PST confirmed dialogue with Danish police regarding the drone incidents, which have also seen repeated sightings near Oslo airports. The developments align with earlier warnings from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about potential Russian airspace provocations. In related events on September 22nd, two foreign nationals were arrested in Oslo for illegally operating a drone near Akershus Fortress, and another drone was seized near Oslo Airport. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen previously 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. Denmark activated its national crisis coordination team to level 1 for enhanced monitoring and preparedness. Malmö residents also reported multiple drone alarms on the nights of September 22nd and 23rd, although police could not confirm any sightings. A German coast guard ship was reportedly observed in the area during the Copenhagen Airport drone activity.
