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As reported earlier this week (Europe Live Tuesday), the ministers also confirm that Denmark will take part in tomorrow’s drone wall meeting organised by the European Commission.
Curiously, the country’s defence minister appears to suggest that the drones may be getting launched locally, and not flying in from far. But this is still being looked into, he says.
Hybrid incidents ‘here to stay,’ ministers warn, as they plan to step up defence against drones
Denmark’s justice and defence ministers are briefing the press now, alongside army and police representatives, describing it as a systemic hybrid attack against Denmark.
They both warn that the risk of hybrid incidents is “here to stay” and likely to continue in the coming days and weeks, with the intention to “create fear, to create division.”
The national police chief also confirms that there were reports of incidents at military facilities.
The government will seek to acquire “enhanced capabilities” to deal with the emerging threat and update its legislation to allow infrastructure owners to take down drones more easily.
There will still be questions over the practicality of such moves, particularly in crowded or densely inhabited areas, but it will improve the legal situation. But they also level with the public to say that even with their capabilities, they won’t always be able to take them down.
But defence minister, Troels Lund Poulsen, insists there was no direct military threat against Denmark.
Responding to questions from journalists, the ministers also say there is currently no evidence to link the attacks to Russia, although they do mention in passing other incidents in Europe that have been attributed to Russia.
Morning opening: Denmark faces drones in its airspace once again
Jakub Krupa
Denmark wakes up once again to reports of unidentified drones in its airspace overnight, forcing a temporary closure of Aalborg airport late evening and prompting concerns over their presence in at least three other locations, including near military bases.
The incidents come just days after Copenhagen airport saw flights halted for several hours after reported drone sightings.
In a hastily convened late night press conference, authorities explained that there were some similarities between the two events, but could not offer more clarity on who was behind the incidents.
The Danish authorities are holding a press conference updating the public on their investigation right now, and I will bring you all the key lines here.
It’s Thursday, 25 September 2025, it’s Jakub Krupa here, and this is Europe Live.
Good morning.