While Denmark has stopped short of accusing Russia over nighttime drone strikes, Europe remains on high alert following a series of airspace violations reported by NATO members, some of whom point to Moscow.
On Sep 25, Denmark’s defense minister said the country had suffered a “professional” hybrid attack after drones flew over five airports overnight. The incident came just days after multiple drones were spotted near Copenhagen airport on September 22, forcing all take-offs and landings to be halted for nearly four hours.
That same day, Norway temporarily closed the airspace over Oslo airport for nearly five hours after detecting a drone.
Earlier in the month, Estonia accused Russia of breaching its airspace on Sep 19 when three MiG-31 fighter jets reportedly entered for 12 minutes over the Gulf of Finland – an allegation Moscow denied.
Romania’s defense ministry also reported on Sep 14 that a Russian drone had violated its airspace, though Moscow offered no comment.
Meanwhile, Poland said on September 10 it had recorded around 19 drone incursions, shooting down at least three. Authorities said several airports were forced to shut temporarily, while Russia maintained the incidents were not deliberate.
The series of incursions underscores growing concern among NATO allies about hybrid tactics and escalating security risks along the alliance’s eastern flank.
