Copenhagen Airport Drone Incident Raises Hybrid Warfare Fears
Copenhagen airport faced a significant disruption recently due to drone sightings, leading to a temporary closure and cancellation of numerous cheap flights. This incident has raised concerns about potential hybrid warfare tactics, with suspicions pointing towards Russian involvement.
The incident at Copenhagen airport resulted in hours of closure and the cancellation of dozens of flights, impacting tens of thousands of passengers. Investigations into these drone incidents are ongoing, with no explicit identification of the responsible organization or individual as of now.
Denmark's response to the incident was swift. The government has banned all civilian drone flights over military facilities to mitigate confusion and security risks. This move comes ahead of the upcoming EU summit in Copenhagen. While there is suspicion of Russian involvement, the Kremlin has denied any connection to the drone flights.
Hybrid warfare, which combines military means like drones with non-military tactics such as disinformation and cyberattacks, is seen as a growing threat. Experts assess that Russia aims to weaken NATO countries' political unity and decision-making power through such tactics. Drones have been spotted over Danish airports and critical infrastructure in recent weeks, heightening these concerns.
While a regular military attack by Russia is not assessed to occur, the origin of the drone flights remains unclear. The Danish government's response to the incident has been proactive, aiming to prevent further disruptions. As hybrid threats to NATO are expected to increase in the coming years, international cooperation and vigilance will be crucial in addressing these evolving security challenges.
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