The Aalborg Airport, in the northern part of Daniasit was temporarily closed after drones in the airspace in the night with the result of diversifying at least three flights. In the meantime, according to the BBC, the country’s armed forces were also affected, as the airport is also used as a military base.

Three other smaller airports in the southern region of Chora – Esbberg, Sonderburg and Skrintstroup – also found drones, but did not close. Authorities noted that they were closely monitoring the situation in Aalborg, but did not mention the number of drones found. Police do not believe there is a risk to passengers at the airport or residents, but have asked the public to keep their distances.

The hybrid threats facing his country ‘are here to stay’

Peter Hummelgard, Denmark’s Justice Minister, began a press conference on the incident saying it is time to “stand united”. As he said, these incidents are the continuation of a long series of escalating episodes across Europe.

The Danish Minister of Justice continued by saying that the hybrid threats facing his country “are here to stay”. Hummelgard added that local authorities are working to reveal the details of the incident. He also noted that at present nothing is excluded as to who may be hidden behind it.

“The hybrid attack looks like a professional work”

Defense Minister Trolls Lund Poulsen said in a press conference that drones’s views suggest that a professional is hiding behind them. He stressed that it seems to be systematic and described it as a hybrid attack. He also said that the Danish Armed Forces have the ability to dismiss drones, but that there is no immediate military threat against Denmark at this stage.

The Minister of Defense also noted that a meeting was scheduled on Friday at the EU level to discuss the way in which drones across the continent are improved and enhanced.

The Commission, several Member States as well as Ukrainian Defense Minister have been invited to join, according to the BBC.

A survey is being carried out about who is hiding behind the drones

National Police Chief Thorkelid Font said in turn that it would be very difficult for the police to investigate each of these incidents.

He added that they would do everything they can to find out who sent the drones and why.

There is no evidence of Russian involvement

During the press conference, the question of Russian involvement arose, and the Minister of Defense replied that there is no evidence to prove that the Russia Located behind the invasion of drones.

Regarding why the drones were not rejected, Army Chief Michael Hyldgaard replied that evaluation was made and the drones were not rejected for population security reasons. He added that the Armed Forces are making constant evaluations.

The defense minister added that the latest drones were launched “locally”. He added that this is different from previous incidents. He also noted that, although the Ministry of Defense does not know at the moment where the drones were fired, he stressed that “they did not come from a long distance”.

Meanwhile, journalists have asked Article 4 of NATO, which is launching a serious debate with other NATO countries. The government has not yet made a final decision on this issue, according to the Minister of Defense. But he added that NATO has been contacted.

At the same time, Danish police have raised the alarm level and its national business staff (NOST) will work 24 hours a day. Nost is usually convened when serious incidents occur in Denmark. It was last activated on Monday, when many drones flew around Copenhagen Airport, according to the National Broadcasting Agency Dr. The police chief noted that Nost would enhance its cooperation with security authorities, as well as with the energy and transport sectors.

The latest incidents in Denmark mark serious escalation

It is too early to say who is hiding behind the latest incidents with drones that have disturbed aerial traffic in Denmark, according to BBC journalist Paul Kirby. Several airports have been affected, but it is important to note that one of these airports, in Aalborg, is close to a military base, and a second air base at Skrydstrupp reported a drone activity. There is part of the F-16 and F-35 fleet of Denmark.

The incident with the drone that led to the closure of Copenhagen Airport on Monday night had already sounded an alarm and prompted Denmark Prime Minister, Meth Fredericksen, to speak of “the most serious attack on critical infrastructure to date”.

The latest incidents are much more widespread and the Danes are beginning to raise questions about their country’s air defense.

Russia has denied any involvement in the Copenhagen incident, but there are further concerns now that Denmark is suffering from a hybrid war.