This morning, several drones were spotted flying over Copenhagen, prompting police to seal off the area surrounding the US Embassy.
Copenhagen police have officially announced the closure of Dag Hammarskjölds Allé, the street in the Østerbro district where the American embassy is located, advising drivers to find alternative routes. Authorities are currently investigating a "suspicious event," though they have not yet disclosed its nature or confirmed any connection to the drones.
A witness at the scene told Adnkronos, "Everything is shut down, schools and buildings evacuated, and helicopters are flying overhead."
This development comes at a sensitive time for Copenhagen. Today and tomorrow, September 18 and 19, the Danish capital is hosting the NATO Military Committee conference, attended by the Chiefs of Defense from NATO member countries. A large temporary airspace restriction has been established over much of the city and the island of Amager, prohibiting drone flights without written police authorization.
Yesterday, Danish police reported charging two individuals in separate incidents for flying drones within the restricted zone. There are currently no official statements linking those incidents to the events occurring this morning near the US Embassy.
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