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Drone Sightings Snarl Copenhagen Flights as Russia Restricts Operations at Gelendzhik

Police in Denmark are investigating drone reports near the airport, with carriers warning of lingering delays.

Overview

  • Rosaviatsia imposed temporary limits on arrivals and departures at Gelendzhik Airport, citing the need to ensure flight safety.
  • Copenhagen Airport halted all takeoffs and landings after reports of drones on Monday evening before later reopening.
  • Roughly 100 flights were canceled and 31 arrivals were diverted, affecting about 20,000 passengers, according to the airport’s operations director.
  • Danish police said they do not yet know who was responsible for the drones, which appeared from different directions near the airport.
  • Airport officials cautioned that further delays are likely as airlines work through cancellations and diversions from the shutdown.