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Drones Disrupt Copenhagen and Oslo Airports as Denmark Calls It an Attack

Investigators are treating the incursion as an attack by a capable actor.

Overview

  • Both hubs reopened overnight, with operators warning of continuing delays and some cancellations.
  • Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called it the most serious attack on Danish critical infrastructure to date, while the PET chief described the situation as extremely serious.
  • Copenhagen police reported two to three large drones flown by a skilled operator; the devices disappeared and none were recovered.
  • Roughly 100 flights were canceled, dozens were diverted, and about 20,000 passengers were affected, including reroutings to Malmö and Billund.
  • Oslo’s airport also halted traffic after sightings, and police later reported arrests over restricted‑zone drone flights as authorities examine any cross-border link.