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Denmark Calls Copenhagen Airport Shutdown Hybrid Attack, Finds No Drones

6/25/2026

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Danish police said the nine-month investigation found no evidence that the September 2025 flying objects over Copenhagen were drones.
The September 22, 2025 shutdown of Copenhagen Airport was closed with no suspects identified.
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called the incidents the most serious hybrid attacks on Denmark’s critical infrastructure.
Justice Minister Nicolai Wammen said the government treated the events seriously because of cyberattacks, an upcoming EU summit, and despite Russia’s denial of involvement.

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Danish police said the nine-month investigation found no evidence that the September 2025 flying objects over Copenhagen were drones.
The September 22, 2025 shutdown of Copenhagen Airport was closed with no suspects identified.
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called the incidents the most serious hybrid attacks on Denmark’s critical infrastructure.
Justice Minister Nicolai Wammen said the government treated the events seriously because of cyberattacks, an upcoming EU summit, and despite Russia’s denial of involvement.