In 2025, Russia employed drones as part of its hybrid warfare strategy targeting European countries such as Denmark and Sweden. These drone incursions caused significant disruption including the closure of Copenhagen airport and increased security patrols along the Swedish coast. The attacks serve to instill widespread fear, threaten civilian infrastructure and challenge European security responses. Officials face a dilemma between escalating military counteractions and avoiding giving Russia an opportunity to exploit perceived weakness. The campaign aims not only at physical damage but at undermining public confidence in democratic institutions. European countries have increased surveillance and defense activities but remain cautious about potential escalation.

In 2025, Russia employed drones as part of its hybrid warfare strategy targeting European countries such as Denmark and Sweden. These drone incursions caused significant disruption including the closure of Copenhagen airport and increased security patrols along the Swedish coast. The attacks serve to instill widespread fear, threaten civilian infrastructure and challenge European security responses. Officials face a dilemma between escalating military counteractions and avoiding giving Russia an opportunity to exploit perceived weakness. The campaign aims not only at physical damage but at undermining public confidence in democratic institutions. European countries have increased surveillance and defense activities but remain cautious about potential escalation.