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Russia’s Shadow-Fleet Drones Test NATO, Shut Danish Airports

7/3/2026

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Russia likely used shadow-fleet vessels to launch drones that tested NATO defenses and shut airports.
The International Institute for Strategic Studies logged 144 drone sightings in Europe from 2024-2026, with the latest in Denmark in September-October 2025.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called the incidents most serious attack on Denmark’s critical infrastructure.
NATO deputy supreme allied commander Air Chief Marshal John Stringer said each member must decide its own response.

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Russia likely used shadow-fleet vessels to launch drones that tested NATO defenses and shut airports.
The International Institute for Strategic Studies logged 144 drone sightings in Europe from 2024-2026, with the latest in Denmark in September-October 2025.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called the incidents most serious attack on Denmark’s critical infrastructure.
NATO deputy supreme allied commander Air Chief Marshal John Stringer said each member must decide its own response.