Prime Minister of Denmark: Russia is behind drone attacks

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It is inactive not possible to find who is behind the incidents involving drones," Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Monday. At the same time, the head of government pointed to Russia as a country threatening security.PAP

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen accused Russia of creating a threat to Europe's safety in connection with the last week's drone attacks over Denmark. In her Facebook post, she admitted that the authorities could not find precisely who was behind the incidents.

"As I mentioned earlier, the authorities cannot find who is behind the hybrid attacks," Frederiksen wrote. "However, we can say that there is 1 country that threatens the safety of Europe - and that is Russia" - emphasised the Danish Prime Minister.

International support for Denmark

Frederiksen expressed her satisfaction with the assistance coming from allies who send "soldiers, staff and capabilities" to Denmark. As she admitted, she is moved by this fact.

France, Sweden and Germany have already offered support in the protection of Danish airspace. Ukraine besides offers assistance in the form of an expert mission.

EU summit in the shadow of the crisis

A summit of the European Union will be held in Copenhagen on Wednesday, in an atmosphere of tension related to incidents. Denmark has been the mark of unidentified drones for a week, which disrupts aircraft traffic at civilian airports.

Unmanned besides fly over military facilities in the country. The Danish premiere called the recurring incidents "hybrid attacks".

Sources used: "PAP" Note: This article has been edited with the aid of Artificial Intelligence.

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