Denmark reports more drone sightings ahead of European summits

Civilian unmanned flights to be banned during gathering of heads of EU governments amid spate of drone incursions

Danish authorities have said drones were seen at several military sites overnight and announced that all civilian use of the unmanned aircraft will be banned this week, as Copenhagen prepares to host two European summits.

The Danish defence ministry said on Sunday it had observed drones at several of its armed forces locations on Saturday night, without giving further details. The transport ministry said all civilian use of drones would be banned to ensure security while Denmark hosts an EU summit and a meeting of the European Political Community, a wider gathering of leaders from across the continent.