Air pressure in Europe increases: Poland temporarily closes airspace, Denmark bans civilian drones

The wave of Russian attacks on Ukraine and repeated incidents with unidentified drones in European space are prompting NATO countries to adopt strict measures for air security. Poland has temporarily closed airspace in the southeast of the country, and Denmark has completely banned civilian drone flights during the EU summit in Copenhagen.

After a Russian assault in Ukraine, which lasted more than 12 hours, in which more than 500 drones and 40 missiles were used, Poland decided to temporarily close the airspace in the southeast of the country, especially in the Lublin and Rzeszow areas. Radar systems were placed on the highest alert level, and Polish and NATO allied fighter jets patrolled until the attacks ceased. The Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces confirmed that there were no airspace violations, but stressed that the measure was necessary to prevent imminent risks.

• Denmark bans civilian drones during EU summit

A few hundred kilometers to the north, Denmark has taken a similar security decision, but preventive: a total ban on civilian drone flights between September 30 and October 4, during the European Union summit hosted in Copenhagen. The decision comes after several incidents with unidentified drones, observed near military bases and airports. Danish authorities believe that these devices could be used for espionage or to test the reactions of defense systems. Karup air base - the largest in Denmark - was overrun by drones on two consecutive nights, triggering military interventions.

• Drones, the new weapon of hybrid pressure

In both Poland and Denmark, authorities treat the emergence of drones as a major security risk. In Poland's case, the danger is directly linked to the war in Ukraine and the risk of Russian drones violating NATO territory. In Denmark, the risk has more of a preventive and counter-espionage dimension: unidentified drones raise suspicions of possible clandestine operations in the vicinity of strategic infrastructure.

• NATO, caught between defense and prevention

The increasing frequency of air incidents is putting pressure on NATO to strengthen its air defense systems and better coordinate responses at the European level. Poland shot down drones earlier in September, and Denmark was forced to temporarily close entire airports due to the presence of unidentified aircraft. These measures - closing airspace and banning drones - reflect the increased vulnerability of Europe's eastern and northern flanks to Russia's hybrid warfare.

• Red flag for European security

To civilians, the restrictions imposed by Poland and Denmark may seem extreme, but they demonstrate the determination of NATO states to prevent incidents that could quickly escalate. From protecting the EU summit in Copenhagen to defending NATO's eastern border in Poland, recent measures show that Europe is preparing for a time when drones are no longer gadgets but strategic weapons.

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