Denmark's Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen described recent drone incursions as a "hybrid attack" during a press conference on Thursday. These incidents led to the temporary closure of two airports and raised concerns about national security.

On Wednesday night, drone sightings prompted the complete shutdown of Aalborg Airport, which also serves the Danish military. The Danish National Police confirmed the airspace was closed due to the presence of drones. Reports of drone activity also emerged from southern cities, including Esbjerg and Sonderborg, as well as near the Fighter Wing Skrydstrup air base, home to Danish F-16 jets.

"The goal of this kind of hybrid attack is to create fear," said Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard. He added that the government plans to enhance detection capabilities and introduce legislation allowing infrastructure owners to take action against drones.

Earlier this week, Copenhagen Airport experienced significant disruptions due to similar drone sightings, which led to its closure for several hours. The incidents have raised alarms across Europe, particularly as many nations remain vigilant following recent Russian military activities in the region.

Poulsen noted that the drone operations appeared systematic and were likely executed by a "professional actor." He emphasized that there is currently no direct evidence linking these incursions to Russia. However, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen acknowledged the seriousness of the situation, stating, "I cannot reject in any way that it could be Russia."

In response, the Kremlin dismissed the allegations as baseless. Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated, "A country that takes a serious position should probably not make such baseless accusations time and time again." The Russian embassy in Denmark suggested that the drone sightings could be a staged provocation aimed at escalating tensions.

Danish authorities are exploring various theories regarding the drones' origins, including the possibility that they were launched from nearby ships. Three tankers with links to Russia have been identified as potential launch points. One of these, the Pushpa, was reportedly near Aalborg during the latest sightings.

As of Thursday morning, maritime tracking indicated that the Pushpa was en route to the English Channel, with its final destination listed as Vadinar, India. The vessel is part of what the Ukrainian government refers to as Russia's "shadow fleet," which consists of tankers often used to evade international sanctions.

The Danish government is considering invoking NATO's Article 4, which allows member states to consult on security concerns. Hummelgaard described the drone incursions as part of a troubling trend across Europe, emphasizing the need for enhanced security measures.