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EU Leaders Convene in Copenhagen to Confront Drone Incursions and Bolster Defense Readiness

Leaders confront an EU anti-drone plan still lacking agreed funding, scope, timeline.

Overview

  • Denmark recalled hundreds of reservists, according to local media, and imposed a temporary no-fly order for drones over Copenhagen during the summits.
  • France sent a 35-strong detachment with a Fennec helicopter and anti-drone assets, and Ukraine dispatched specialists to share counter-drone expertise and join exercises.
  • Leaders are debating a proposed cross-border “drone wall” for detection, tracking and interception, though design, financing and EUNATO roles remain unresolved.
  • The Ukrainian Air Force reported Russia launched 49 drones and missiles overnight, while Kyiv conducted drone strikes that set the Yaroslavl oil refinery ablaze.
  • Russia’s foreign intelligence service accused Ukraine of plotting a false-flag drone attack in Poland, a claim presented without corroboration and treated as disputed.