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Drone Sightings Halt Flights at Copenhagen Airport, Trigger Security Alert in Oslo
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On the evening of September 22, authorities in Denmark and Norway reported major drone incidents in Copenhagen and Oslo, according to Danish police cited by Reuters and Norwegian broadcaster NRK, as reported by Aftonbladet.
All flights at Copenhagen Airport (Kastrup), Denmark’s largest airport, were suspended after multiple drones were spotted nearby.
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🔸️ L'espace aérien au-dessus de Copenhague et l'aéroport de la ville ont été fermés en raison de la présence de plusieurs drones à proximité. Une importante activité policière a été signalée. pic.twitter.com/fdK4SJS2Kq
“CPH Airport is currently closed for takeoffs and landings, as 2-3 larger drones have been observed flying in the area. The time horizon is currently unknown,” the police said.
Copenhagen Airport spokesperson Lise Agerli Kjurstein confirmed that the airspace was closed around 8:30 PM after drones were seen in and around the airport.
The company Naviair, which manages air traffic in the area, made the decision to suspend all flights. According to the spokesperson, a police investigation is ongoing to identify the drones.
“It is clear that we are keen for this to be resolved as quickly as possible and for the drones to be gone so that we can resume normal operations,” the airport spokesperson said.
FlightRadar reports shared on X indicated that at least 15 flights were diverted to other airports. A spokesperson for the airport confirmed the suspension of all air traffic but declined further comment.
🚨 Reuters: Copenhagen Airport, Denmark’s biggest, has shut down all traffic after police spotted drones in the area. pic.twitter.com/TK3y3DMRVs
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Later, around 9:00 PM local time, a similar alert occurred in Oslo, Norway, after drones were spotted over the Akershus Fortress, a military site. Norwegian police said they detained two Singaporean citizens in connection with the incident.
Norwegian police detained two foreign nationals who were operating a drone over Akershus Fortress, which houses the headquarters of the Norwegian Armed Forces and the Ministry of Defense, according to the Norwegian state broadcaster NRK.
Previously, it was reported that demand for private protective shelters in Germany has risen sharply following recent Russian drone intrusions into Polish airspace.
