Copenhagen – Mysterious drone alarm over the Baltic Sea in Denmark!
On Friday evening, up to 20 larger drones were seen over the recreational boat harbor in the small town of Køge (Denmark) spotted.
Police investigate after sighting the drones
An eyewitness reported the sighting, whereupon the police four drones confirmed. However, these disappeared at high speed on Saturday night Ostsee again. It is still unclear where the drones came from and what their goal was. The police are also investigating the incident secret servicet PET is informed.
In the Nordic and Baltic states bordering the Baltic Sea there is currently increased vigilance due to possible Russian acts of sabotage. NATO recently announced that it would increase its military presence in the Baltic Sea. Drones are repeatedly spotted over power plants or airports without the background being known.
Numerous dilapidated and poorly maintained ships from the Russian shadow fleet are sailing on the Baltic Sea (Archivfoto)
Possible sabotage on and under the Baltic Sea
Køge is located on the east coast of the Danish island of Zealand. Recently there have been several incidents in the Baltic Sea suspicious cable breakswhich may be due to sabotage. An oil tanker that is said to belong to the Russian shadow fleet is suspected. This fleet is intended to circumvent sanctions when transporting oil.
In September, drones paralyzed nighttime air traffic at Stockholm-Arlanda Airport. In August over the Industrial area in Brunsbüttel (Schleswig-Holstein) drones spotted several times. Here too, the background remained unclear.
The Danish police are now trying to determine the origin and purpose of the drones in Køge. It remains to be seen whether these are state actors or private drone owners.