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Denmark bans drone flights after sightings at military bases

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Denmark ordered a ban on Sunday (September 29) on civil drone flights, after drones were observed at several military facilities overnight, following a week in which drone sorties caused the temporary closures of several Danish airports.

Breakdown
  • Denmark temporarily bans civilian drone flights after drones spotted over military facilities.
  • Drone sightings led to temporary shutdowns at Arborg and Copenhagen airports. 13s
  • Danish authorities describe the incidents as a potential hybrid attack but have not identified a perpetrator. 43s
  • The civilian drone ban coincides with Denmark hosting an EU summit and increased security measures. 1m 9s
  • A German air defence frigate has arrived to assist with airspace surveillance during the summit. 1m 27s
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