Denmark is on edge after mysterious drones were spotted above four airports across the country late Wednesday and early Thursday. The country’s defense minister described the drone flights as part of a “hybrid attack” and they come after a similar incident at Copenhagen’s airport on Tuesday. While Denmark’s government hasn’t officially blamed Russia yet, officials are investigating that possibility.
“The aim of this type of hybrid attack is to spread fear, create division and frighten us,” said Denmark’s justice minister Peter Hummelgaard, according to France 24 , also referencing recent cyberattacks.
At least five Danish airports saw the drones overnight, including at Aalborg and Billund airports, which had to close for hours, according to the BBC . Skrydstrup air base, where at lea