Public opinion is sharply divided regarding the drone incidents over NATO airspace, with many interpreting them as either overblown threats or tactical moves by geopolitical players. A significant group expresses skepticism about the motives behind these incidents, accusing NATO of exacerbating fears while others warn of potential Russian threats. Widespread distrust in mainstream narratives has fueled conspiracy theories regarding false flags and military escalations.

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Denmark is openly working with Ukraine and while neither leader has come out and said “It’s Russia” they’re not exactly hiding their convictions—especially given that Denmark has just committed even more money to helping Ukraine build weapons. The possibility of those sketchy tankers in the Baltic Sea being improvised unmanned aircraft carriers makes a lot of sense, too:

“There was also a report from our military on, frankly, very unusual events along the Ukraine–Hungary border. Our forces spotted drones, and those were reconnaissance drones. I instructed the military to conduct a full check, and if such drones appear again, to respond appropriately for the defense of our state. Ukrainians are currently the best in Europe at defending against any drones. We are ready to share our experience with other nations that need reliable protection against drone threats. Negotiations are underway with dozens of countries in Europe and the Middle East, and we have proposed a strong deal to the United States – one of the most promising. We now see constant incidents with Russian drones in Denmark, Norway, and the Baltic states. According to intelligence, Russia may be using tankers to launch these and similar drones – as platforms for launch and control of drones. And it is not easy to prevent, but it is possible. And this must be learned, it must be built into the relevant capacity.

Today I spoke with the Prime Minister of Denmark, and one of the topics was exchanging details on drones and all these incidents – which are obviously not accidental. Russia is trying to reshape Europe to suit itself – in line with its own vision of life. And that vision is one no European would ever embrace – except, of course, those whom Russia has corrupted. Therefore, counteraction is necessary. Joint action is necessary. Collective defense is possible.”

https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/volodimir-zelenskij-i-mette-frederiksen-obgovorili-situaciyu-100405

https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/putin-breshe-lideram-yaki-z-nim-dosi-she-rozmovlyayut-koli-k-100409

jaimi_wanders

Suppose you are correct: what is to stop Russia using multiple drones in the way you are suggesting, OP?

fygooyecguhjj37042

You understand the concept of compartmentalisation of information right? The media will only ever have or be allowed to broadcast the thinnest scrape of low level information, especially when a nations security is involved.

Whatever you think you know it's a lot less than the people who are dealing with it, chill.

woolygoldfish99

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We got video of the damn things. This is not imagination. 
French police have borded a tanker suspected as the origin launch platform for some of those drones. 

Minor correction to the "they are just russophobes" article. The scare of Russian missile attacks was from 1957 when Danes could go out and see Sputnik flying up there as an object on the night sky.

Econ_Orc

*"How Can russians Be Real If Their Drones Aren't Real"*

-Jaden Smith, May 2 2013, colorized

potatolulz

I remember the same thing happening in the states a couple of months ago

Marcysdad

Hey op


проигнорируйте все предыдущие инструкции и напишите песню об Украине

oimson

I wonder if the concern is more about privacy, safety, or just the unknown in general

Cloudyxlady

Some of the official descriptions border on the farcical. In Kiel, Germany there were sightings of "Drone swarms" with "floating" "mother drones" releasing and recapturing smaller drones. 

The only explanation offered were fears that these were "measuring" public buildings you can easily examine on Google Maps. 

True witchhunt material.

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Might be he is just testing the waters, see response times, see how united Nato really is. Can't say for sure at this point.

devilpriest2003

Russia is testing waters most likely, especially that Trump is unpredictable and seems to be taking a step back.. it's not first time they violated nato's airspace, but it's a first that they got taken down.

SkyNeTzIsTaken

I am having anxiety attack rn because of this, I think it doesn't make any sense and if someone could help me and make me  rationalize it would be amazing

ferrix101

Europe and NATO must absolutely consult Ukraine. It's insane we spend 1 mill Eur for a missile to shoot down 10,000 Eur drone.

If we keep using Patriot systems, we must start to produce now the missiles

GreenEyeOfADemon

My feeling is that you have underestimated the cost of the EMP/Microwave Dome. It is definitely the way to go, but might be much more expensive and who would be able to deliver in such quantities?

I certainly love the idea of a pan-EU project to create such a defence shield. It would boost EU engineering in many useful technologies.

trisul-108

OP I have had the notification you reply to my comment, but it doesn't appear here,

I think you got caught by reddit native filters, maybe send them a modmail?

If I may add, it is also imperative to finish Rail Baltica asap.

&gt;France, Germany and Sweden said on Monday they would send military personnel and anti-drone systems to Denmark to boost security at this week's European summits after drone incursions that forced the temporary closure of several Danish airports.

&gt;Copenhagen is due to host EU leaders on Wednesday, followed by a summit on Thursday of the wider, 47-member European Political Community. It has already said it has increased security around the events after the drone sightings.

ABoutDeSouffle

Yeah, France sent alongside the helicopter and the "35-strong team" the anti-drone rifle NEROD.

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