Danish army chief says shots fired coincided with Widerøe flight over range
Denmark's army chief Peter Boysen clarified that gunfire at Borris shooting range occurred at the same time a Widerøe passenger plane passed, but the aircraft was not targeted.
At a Thursday press conference, Danish army chief Peter Boysen confirmed that a series of 43 shots were fired at the Borris shooting range while a Widerøe passenger aircraft was in the vicinity, though the plane was not aimed at and could not have been struck due to the range distance. He corrected an earlier statement about the exact firing time, accepting the mistake himself. The flight, operating between Bergen and Billund, showed no abnormal signs to its pilots or passengers, according to the airline.
Ukrainian troops were stationed on the range for joint exercises with Danish forces, and guards reported spotting multiple objects they thought were drones at the same moment. Widerøe has asked authorities to investigate whether Danish soldiers might have mistaken the aircraft for a drone, but has not provided comment.
Why it matters
The incident raises questions about military safety protocols and the risk of misidentifying civilian aircraft during exercises.
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