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Denmark's Aalborg airport closes again over suspected drone attack

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Suspected drone activity disrupted Denmark's Aalborg airport for the second time within 24 hours on Thursday evening, after Copenhagen alerted NATO and the EU over a similar "hybrid attack" the day before.

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  • Aalborg Airport in Denmark closed for the second time in 24 hours due to suspected drone activity.
  • The airport was shut from late evening until the following morning after an object was sighted. 14s
  • Danish security and intelligence services are investigating the incident. 20s
  • Officials highlight high risks of espionage and sabotage in Denmark, referencing similar incidents in Europe. 45s
  • The incident is seen as part of a pattern of Russian disruption amid tensions with NATO. 1m 20s
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