Copenhagen, Oslo airports reopen after drone disruptions

(Web Desk): Airports in the capitals of Denmark and Norway were reopened on Tuesday after being temporarily shut down due to sightings of unidentified drones in their airspace, which had caused flight diversions and disrupted operations.

According to news agencies Reuters and AFP, Copenhagen police stated that on Monday night, large drones were observed flying over the airport for several hours before disappearing on their own.

Deputy Police Inspector Jakob Hansen told reporters, “The drones are gone, and the airport has been reopened. We did not engage or shoot down the drones.”

He added that the police are cooperating with the Danish military and intelligence services to determine the exact origin of the drone flights. Police are also in contact with authorities in Oslo, where the airport was also shut down for several hours following drone sightings.

Monica Fasting, spokesperson for Oslo Airport, said, “We received two separate drone reports. The airport was reopened at around 3:15 AM.”

During the airport closures, flights were diverted to nearby locations, and authorities warned that further delays and disruptions may continue into Tuesday.

These incidents come at a time when Poland, Estonia, and Romania have accused Russia of violating their airspace this month—allegations that Moscow has denied.

When asked whether the drones flying over Copenhagen Airport were Russian, Deputy Inspector Hansen replied, “At this point, we don’t know.”

Danish police further stated that the drones which caused the closure of the country’s main airports were flown by a “skilled operator” likely attempting to demonstrate their capabilities. However, no suspect has been identified so far.

Police Chief Superintendent Jens Jespersen said, “We have concluded that it was an operator with the capability, intent, and resources to carry out such a display.”

He added that it is too early to say whether the incidents in Denmark and Norway are connected.