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What is happening in Denmark?

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Denmark is facing a series of professional drone incursions over multiple airports, leading to temporary closures and heightened security concerns. Authorities suspect hybrid attacks targeting critical infrastructure, possibly linked to Russian tactics, though Russia denies involvement. Denmark is considering invoking NATO Article 4 and the EU is discussing a joint drone defense system. Separately, Denmark has issued an official apology for historic abuses against Greenlandic Inuit women.

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Analysis: Why are Denmark's airports being targeted by drones?

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  • Hybrid warfare involves attacks that are difficult to attribute and often target vital infrastructure. 15s
  • Recent drone incidents have disrupted airports in Denmark and Norway, affecting European transportation. 1m 17s
  • Defending airports against drones is challenging due to aviation safety concerns and the complexity of countermeasures. 2m 10s
  • Experts believe these drone attacks are tests to gauge NATO and European responses. 3m 12s
  • Drones are suspected to be launched from ships in nearby waters, and tracing their origins requires advanced surveillance. 3m 35s
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Analysis: Why are Denmark's airports being targeted by drones?
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CBC News
2 hours ago
Analysis: Why are Denmark's airports being targeted by drones?

Security experts describe the drone incursions as hybrid warfare targeting vital infrastructure, with airports being vulnerable and incidents possibly launched from ships in nearby waters.

Russia denies involvement in drone flyovers at Danish airports
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CBC News
2 hours ago
Russia denies involvement in drone flyovers at Danish airports

Danish officials call the drone incidents hybrid attacks designed to create fear. Russia denies involvement, but the events have intensified European discussions on drone defense.

Denmark considers invoking NATO Article 4 after drone incursions
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CBC News
2 hours ago
Denmark considers invoking NATO Article 4 after drone incursions

Denmark is considering invoking NATO Article 4 after large drones targeted both civilian and military sites, disrupting flight operations.

Denmark alerts NATO, EU after coordinated drone attacks at airports
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Euronews
13 hours ago
Denmark alerts NATO, EU after coordinated drone attacks at airports

Denmark reported unauthorized drone activity over four airports, leading to temporary closure of Aalborg Airport. Authorities describe the attacks as professional and serious.

Danish PM faces political reckoning over Greenland contraception policy
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France 24
19 hours ago
Danish PM faces political reckoning over Greenland contraception policy

The Danish Prime Minister apologized to Greenlandic women subjected to forced contraception policies and announced a reconciliation fund for victims.

Denmark apologizes for abuse of Greenlandic indigenous women
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DW News
1 day ago
Denmark apologizes for abuse of Greenlandic indigenous women

Denmark issued an official apology for a program where doctors forcibly inserted IUDs into Greenlandic Inuit women, causing lifelong harm. Some survivors are suing for compensation.

Drone incursions and cyberattacks shake European security
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France 24
2 days ago
Drone incursions and cyberattacks shake European security

Drone incursions caused temporary closures at Copenhagen and Oslo airports, following cyberattacks at major European airports. Officials suspect a coordinated campaign to test European defenses.

EU calls for 'drone wall' after Denmark airport scare
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Euronews
2 days ago
EU calls for 'drone wall' after Denmark airport scare

The European Commission is advocating for a drone defense wall after drones caused the closure of Copenhagen airport. Danish PM called it the most serious attack yet on Denmark's infrastructure.

Drone sightings disrupt flights at Copenhagen, Oslo airports
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Reuters
3 days ago
Drone sightings disrupt flights at Copenhagen, Oslo airports

Flights at Copenhagen Airport were halted for nearly four hours after sightings of large drones. Around 50 flights were diverted, and investigations are ongoing.

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