Around 70 percent of Denmark's supply comes in through the country's ports, and that is precisely why they are an obvious target for those who want to disrupt activities and everyday life in Denmark. This is emphasized by the director of Danish Ports, Tine Kirk Pedersen, to TV2.
The concern is not unfounded. Back in January 2025, the Port of Køge experienced a swarm of larger drones, which according to the police were not intended for civilian or private use. The episode has made the port sector extra aware of threats to security of supply: "Of course we fear that they will try to paralyze our supply lines and our digital systems," says Tine Kirk Pedersen.
At Danish Ports, they are currently working intensively to secure the areas because the ports constitute critical infrastructure. Nevertheless, the director acknowledges that the ports are not equipped to handle major attacks.
Drones have been repeatedly observed close to critical infrastructure in the past week - including at several Danish airports. And yesterday, the South and South Jutland Police confirmed that a report had also been received about drones at Danish oil fields in the North Sea, where ships from the shipping company Esvagt registered luminous objects in the sky and radar patterns.
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