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Danish Airports Hit by Drone Swarms in Suspected Attacks

Danish Airports Hit by Drone Swarms in Suspected Attacks

Above: The entrance of Aalborg Airport on September 25, 2025. Image copyright: Bo Amstrup/Contributor/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP/Getty Images

The Spin

These coordinated drone attacks represent a clear escalation in hybrid warfare tactics targeting critical European infrastructure. The systematic nature of the operations -- hitting multiple airports simultaneously with professional-grade equipment -- demonstrates sophisticated planning that goes far beyond random pranks or amateur activities. Denmark's response authorization to shoot down future drone incursions shows the gravity of this threat to national security.

While the drone incidents are concerning, rushing to blame Russia without concrete evidence risks unnecessary escalation and diplomatic tensions. The investigation remains ongoing with no definitive proof of foreign state involvement, and authorities have acknowledged they cannot rule out other explanations including pranks or domestic actors. Measured responses based on facts rather than speculation serve regional stability better.

Metaculus Prediction

There is a 4% chance an aerial drone terrorist attack will result in an injury or death in the United States before 2026, according to the Metaculus prediction community.


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