A failed missile launch off the coast of Denmark has resulted in the closure of a major shipping lane and surrounding airspace. The incident occurred during a mandatory test where the launcher and booster could not be disabled. The Danish Military has advised ships heading towards the danger zone to drop anchor until the issue is resolved to prevent the missile from launching and flying a few kilometers away. The danger area is located near the naval station port of Korsør, where the frigate ‘Niels Juel’ accidentally launched the missile.
Fortunately, there is no immediate threat of explosion as the missile, which contains 150kg of explosives, was not armed. The military reassured that only the booster was activated during the test, and the missile is not capable of detonating or traveling beyond the booster’s capacity. Specialists are en route to address the problem, although the timeline for resolution remains uncertain. The warning zone is situated near the Great Belt bridge, but the bridge remains open to traffic.
This is a developing news story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
