In another airspace breach, unidentified drones were sighted flying over Denmark’s military sites, including its biggest base, late night into Saturday, the latest in a series of sightings even as European Union members agreed to go ahead with creation of a “drone wall” along the borders with Russia and Ukraine. Officials called the fresh drone sightings as a “hybrid attack” and hinted at possible Russian involvement. Drones were spotted at several military sites, a Danish military spokesperson told AFP, but refused to provide more details. &nbsp;However, police said one to two drones were sighted on Friday night near and over the Karup airbase, the country’s biggest base that houses all of the armed forces’ helicopters, airspace surveillance, flight school and support functions.Karup is also home to parts of the defence command, according to the military’s website.&nbsp;Police spokesperson, Simon Skelkjaer, said they cannot comment on where the drones came from, adding, “We didn’t take them down.” Police are cooperating with the military in the investigation, he said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistan-defence-minister-khawaja-asif-fumbles-seven-times-in-unsc-speech-gets-trolled-watch-1758895298255">Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif fumbles seven times in UNSC speech, gets trolled | Watch</a>&nbsp;Some 3,500 people work at Karup airbase that shares its runways with the Midtjylland civilian airport, which was briefly closed after the sightings though no flights were affected as none were scheduled at that hour, Skelkjaer said.&nbsp;WATCH: Russia-Ukraine war: Russia attacked Ukraine with 115 drones overnight, officials say<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-russia-attacked-ukraine-with-115-drones-overnight-officials-say-1758977425194/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-russia-attacked-ukraine-with-115-drones-overnight-officials-say-1758977425194/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Mysterious drones flying across Denmark since Monday prompted the closure of several airports.Drone reports shut Oslo airport in Norway for hours this week, after drone incursions in Polish and Romanian territory and the violation of Estonian airspace by Russian fighter jets.&nbsp;Danish PM Mette Frederiksen, said on Thursday that “over recent days, Denmark has been the victim of hybrid attacks”.Frederiksen pointed the finger at Russia, saying, “There is one main country that poses a threat to Europe’s security, and it is Russia.”The drone flights began days after Denmark announced it would acquire long-range precision weapons for the first time, as Russia would pose a threat “for years to come”.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/london-court-dismisses-terrorism-charge-against-kneecap-rapper-mo-chara-1758889592454">London court dismisses terrorism charge against Kneecap rapper Mo Chara</a>&nbsp;On Friday, defence ministers from 10 EU countries agreed to make a “drone wall” a priority for the bloc. The EU defence commissioner, Andrius Kubilius, said Europe needed to learn from Ukraine and swiftly build anti-drone defences.“We need to move fast,” Kubilius told AFP. “And we need to move, taking all the lessons from Ukraine and making this drone wall together with Ukraine.”&nbsp;The Danish government said it had accepted Sweden’s offer of its anti-drone technology to ensure the meeting could go ahead without disruption.

Defence ministers from 10 European Union countries agreed to make a “drone wall” a priority for the bloc. The EU defence commissioner, Andrius Kubilius, said Europe needed to learn from Ukraine and swiftly build anti-drone defences.

In another airspace breach, unidentified drones were sighted flying over Denmark’s military sites, including its biggest base, late night into Saturday, the latest in a series of sightings even as European Union members agreed to go ahead with creation of a “drone wall” along the borders with Russia and Ukraine. Officials called the fresh drone sightings as a “hybrid attack” and hinted at possible Russian involvement. Drones were spotted at several military sites, a Danish military spokesperson told AFP, but refused to provide more details. However, police said one to two drones were sighted on Friday night near and over the Karup airbase, the country’s biggest base that houses all of the armed forces’ helicopters, airspace surveillance, flight school and support functions. Karup is also home to parts of the defence command, according to the military’s website. Police spokesperson, Simon Skelkjaer, said they cannot comment on where the drones came from, adding, “We didn’t take them down.” Police are cooperating with the military in the investigation, he said. Also Read: Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif fumbles seven times in UNSC speech, gets trolled | Watch Some 3,500 people work at Karup airbase that shares its runways with the Midtjylland civilian airport, which was briefly closed after the sightings though no flights were affected as none were scheduled at that hour, Skelkjaer said. WATCH: Russia-Ukraine war: Russia attacked Ukraine with 115 drones overnight, officials say https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-russia-attacked-ukraine-with-115-drones-overnight-officials-say-1758977425194/embed Mysterious drones flying across Denmark since Monday prompted the closure of several airports. Drone reports shut Oslo airport in Norway for hours this week, after drone incursions in Polish and Romanian territory and the violation of Estonian airspace by Russian fighter jets. Danish PM Mette Frederiksen, said on Thursday that “over recent days, Denmark has been the victim of hybrid attacks”. Frederiksen pointed the finger at Russia, saying, “There is one main country that poses a threat to Europe’s security, and it is Russia.” The drone flights began days after Denmark announced it would acquire long-range precision weapons for the first time, as Russia would pose a threat “for years to come”. Also Read: London court dismisses terrorism charge against Kneecap rapper Mo Chara On Friday, defence ministers from 10 EU countries agreed to make a “drone wall” a priority for the bloc. The EU defence commissioner, Andrius Kubilius, said Europe needed to learn from Ukraine and swiftly build anti-drone defences. “We need to move fast,” Kubilius told AFP. “And we need to move, taking all the lessons from Ukraine and making this drone wall together with Ukraine.” The Danish government said it had accepted Sweden’s offer of its anti-drone technology to ensure the meeting could go ahead without disruption.

Defence ministers from 10 European Union countries agreed to make a “drone wall” a priority for the bloc. The EU defence commissioner, Andrius Kubilius, said Europe needed to learn from Ukraine and swiftly build anti-drone defences.

Drones sighted over Denmark’s military bases as EU mulls setting up a defensive wall

Danish Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said the recent drone sighting near airports is part of a hybrid attack. During the intervening night between Wednesday and Thursday, more drones were spotted in northern Denmark. The police mentioned Aalborg Airport and three other airports in the country. Due to this, flight operations from Aalborg Airport were suspended, which is also a military base. Addressing the media, the defence minister said, "There can be no doubt that everything points to this being the work of a professional actor when we are talking about such a systematic operation in so many locations at virtually the same time. This is what I would define as a hybrid attack using different types of drones.”&nbsp;On Monday (Sep 22), similar activity was witnessed near Copenhagen Airport. The authorities said it was conducted by ‘capable actor’. While Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called it a serious attack on Danish infrastructure.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>What is police saying about the latest drone sightings in Denmark &nbsp;</h2>In a statement released by North Jutland police following the drone sightings, chief inspector Jesper Bøjgaard Madsen said: "We cannot yet comment on the purpose of the drones flying in the area, nor can we say anything about who the actor behind it is," while adding "If we get the opportunity, we will take down the drones."Similarly, South Jutland police also said that they are "taking the situation seriously" after receiving multiple reports of drone sightings in Esbjerg, Sønderborg and Skrydstrup. The police added that no flights were affected and that there's no danger to the public.&nbsp;<h2>What happened in Copenhagen on Monday? &nbsp;</h2>The Kastrup airport in Copenhagen was shut on Monday (Sep 22) for several hours after a number of drone sightings in and around the airspace. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, while talking to the reporters earlier this week, hinted at possible Russian involvement, but the claim was categorically denied by Kremlin.&nbsp;"It says something about the times we live in and what we as a society must be prepared to deal with," the Danish PM had said while not ruling out Moscow's hand to which Russian spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that the allegations were "unfounded."

Untitled SumThe Kastrup airport in Copenhagen was shut on Monday (Sep 22) for several hours after a number of drone sightings in and around the airspace. mary

Danish Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said the recent drone sighting near airports is part of a hybrid attack. During the intervening night between Wednesday and Thursday, more drones were spotted in northern Denmark. The police mentioned Aalborg Airport and three other airports in the country. Due to this, flight operations from Aalborg Airport were suspended, which is also a military base. Addressing the media, the defence minister said, "There can be no doubt that everything points to this being the work of a professional actor when we are talking about such a systematic operation in so many locations at virtually the same time. This is what I would define as a hybrid attack using different types of drones.” On Monday (Sep 22), similar activity was witnessed near Copenhagen Airport. The authorities said it was conducted by ‘capable actor’. While Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called it a serious attack on Danish infrastructure. What is police saying about the latest drone sightings in Denmark In a statement released by North Jutland police following the drone sightings, chief inspector Jesper Bøjgaard Madsen said: "We cannot yet comment on the purpose of the drones flying in the area, nor can we say anything about who the actor behind it is," while adding "If we get the opportunity, we will take down the drones." Similarly, South Jutland police also said that they are "taking the situation seriously" after receiving multiple reports of drone sightings in Esbjerg, Sønderborg and Skrydstrup. The police added that no flights were affected and that there's no danger to the public. What happened in Copenhagen on Monday? The Kastrup airport in Copenhagen was shut on Monday (Sep 22) for several hours after a number of drone sightings in and around the airspace. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, while talking to the reporters earlier this week, hinted at possible Russian involvement, but the claim was categorically denied by Kremlin. "It says something about the times we live in and what we as a society must be prepared to deal with," the Danish PM had said while not ruling out Moscow's hand to which Russian spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that the allegations were "unfounded."

The Kastrup airport in Copenhagen was shut on Monday (Sep 22) for several hours after a number of drone sightings in and around the airspace.&nbsp;

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Drones sighted over Denmark’s military bases as EU mulls setting up a defensive wall

'Hybrid attack,' says Defence Minister after several drone sightings in Denmark