European Union leaders gathered in Copenhagen to discuss building a &ldquo;drone wall&rdquo; to shield the continent from Russian incursions, following recent disruptions caused by unidentified drones over Denmark. The meeting came days after airspace violations forced the closure of Danish airports, heightening security concerns across Europe.
Several EU nations have already deployed troops and anti-drone systems to assist Denmark during the summit, with all drone flights banned until Friday. Leaders accused Russia of repeated violations, including drones over Poland and jets over Estonia. Denmark stopped short of direct accusations but described the incidents as part of a wider hybrid war against Europe.
The European Commission has yet to publish a detailed plan for the drone wall, but the concept envisions a coordinated network of sensors and defence systems to detect and neutralise aerial threats. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomed the proposal as &ldquo;timely and necessary,&rdquo; while leaders like Emmanuel Macron and Ursula von der Leyen warned Russia was testing Europe&rsquo;s resilience and unity.
Alongside security discussions, the summit also addressed the use of frozen Russian assets in Europe to finance a major loan for Ukraine, a move the Kremlin has condemned as &ldquo;pure theft.&rdquo; Moscow continues to deny responsibility for the drone incursions and airspace violations.
The incidents, however, exposed vulnerabilities in Europe&rsquo;s defence systems and accelerated calls for stronger collective preparedness, signalling that the EU&rsquo;s response to hybrid threats is entering a new phase.

EU leaders in Copenhagen weigh a drone wall as Russian incursions test European skies

EU Mulls Drone Wall After Russian Airspace Rows

EU leaders in Copenhagen weigh a drone wall as Russian incursions test European skies

October 1, 2025 | 19:06 IST