Denmark prepared military contingency plans including runway destruction in Greenland amid Trump invasion concerns in January 2025
Danish forces were deployed to Greenland in January 2025 with explosives to potentially destroy airport runways and blood supplies for treating wounded, according to Danish broadcaster DR citing government and military sources. The preparations came after Trump renewed threats to acquire Greenland and following the US military operation in Venezuela on January 3. Denmark sought European allies' support while deploying multinational forces under the cover of NATO exercise Arctic Endurance.
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The Guardian
Denmark reportedly prepared itself for US attack amid Trump's Greenland threats
emphasizes European unity against US aggression
Fox News
Denmark secretly prepared to blow up Greenland's runways to stop U.S. aircraft: report
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“Denmark reportedly prepared itself for US attack amid Trump's Greenland threats”G The Guardian LEFT
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“Denmark secretly prepared to blow up Greenland's runways to stop U.S. aircraft: report”FOX Fox News RIGHT
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“Denmark planned to blow up Greenland runways if US invaded, reports say” · BBC
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The contingency plan was outlined in a Danish military operations order dated Jan. 13.
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