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Denmark Probes Drone Disruptions as Nearby Russian Warship Draws Scrutiny

Officials say responsibility remains unverified.

Overview

  • Professional drones halted flights at Copenhagen earlier this week and later appeared over Aalborg, Esbjerg, Sønderborg and the Skrydstrup air base.
  • Danish military and domestic intelligence said the incidents resemble hybrid warfare and warned of elevated risk of Russian sabotage.
  • A Russian landing ship, the Aleksandr Shabalin, was reported about 12 kilometers off Langeland with its tracking signal switched off.
  • Police and intelligence confirmed they are examining any link to the vessel but said they have no evidence identifying the operators.
  • NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte called the situation very serious and said allies are coordinating measures to protect critical infrastructure, while Moscow denied any role.