Europe’s travel hubs faced high-flying chaos this week as mysterious drones forced Copenhagen and Oslo airports to slam the brakes on operations, leaving thousands stranded and officials scrambling. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called it a 'serious attack on critical infrastructure' – and hinted this might be just the start of a bigger security puzzle. 🧩
What Happened?
Late Monday, Copenhagen Airport froze all flights for four hours after drone sightings, disrupting 20,000 travelers. Honeymooners, business pros, and students missed flights globally, while Norway’s Oslo Airport faced similar drama at midnight. Airlines are still untangling delays, with Avinor (Norway’s airport operator) warning: "Expect more disruptions." ✈️🚫
Hybrid Threats on the Radar
Frederiksen linked the incidents to rising "hybrid attacks" across Europe, citing recent drone activity in Poland, cyberattacks on airports, and airspace violations in Estonia. While she didn’t directly blame Russia, she stressed: "Russian involvement can’t be ruled out." 🔍🇷🇺
🇩🇰 Denmark activated its crisis response unit.
🇳🇴 Norway’s security service is probing connections to Denmark’s case.
🛑 Travelers reported sleeping on airport floors as flights rerouted.
With tensions rising, one thing’s clear: Europe’s airports are now on drone defense mode. 🛡️
