Drones Disrupt Largest Airports in Scandinavia .. And Divert Dozens of Flights

The airports of Copenhagen in Denmark and Oslo in Norway experienced a temporary closure last night, following the sighting of unidentified drones in their airspace, in an incident that raised escalating security concerns in Northern Europe.

The Danish police stated in a statement published on the "X" platform (formerly Twitter) that two to three large drones were spotted flying near Copenhagen Airport, prompting an immediate suspension of takeoff and landing operations.

The Copenhagen Kastrup Airport _the largest in the Scandinavian region_ confirmed that 31 flights were diverted to nearby airports, affecting around 20,000 passengers due to the temporary closure.

A statement issued this morning, Tuesday, indicated that "the airport was reopened after the threat from the drones subsided," without clarifying when operations would return to normal, as security measures around the airport continue to be enhanced, according to local media reports.

In conjunction with these developments, the airport in the Norwegian capital Oslo also experienced a complete closure of its airspace, following the sighting of drones in the skies, according to the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK).

The airport operating company "AviNor" explained that incoming flights were diverted to alternative destinations, as the temporary closure of the airspace over the capital continues.

These incidents come amid rising security concerns in Northern Europe, especially after an increase in activities suspected to be Russian sabotage operations, alongside repeated incursions by drones and military fighters into NATO countries' airspace in recent weeks.

And despite the reopening of the airports this morning, authorities have not yet clarified the identity of those responsible for operating these drones, amid increasing calls for stricter air surveillance and stringent measures against any future violations.