00:00A mood of tension hangs over Copenhagen.
00:03A German warship has just docked.
00:05Its mission, to help protect the EU leaders meeting here Wednesday.
00:09On land, residents can't help but stare at the imposing vessel.
00:13It makes me relax. It can take down drones.
00:17It's just presence and saying we are here, so please don't make anything bad to us.
00:24Denmark is on high alert after reporting several drone incursions in recent weeks.
00:3035 French soldiers are already on the ground.
00:33France, the US and Sweden have also sent anti-drone systems.
00:38But for many Danes, the deployment only underlines their country's military vulnerability.
00:42It's definitely scary. We're not prepared for it.
00:46Some residents are now bracing for the worst.
00:49Sarah just bought one of the survival kits distributed by the Danish government.
00:55Earlier in the year, people in the EU were advised to stockpile enough food, water and essentials for 72 hours.
01:02Part of a strategy to increase readiness in the event of a military attack or other national crises.
01:07I got quite scared and I really wanted to do something.
01:11I'd have a little less anxiety feeling.
01:14The anxiety isn't unfounded.
01:16Four times last week, two mysterious drones were spotted over military bases and airports across the country.
01:23At the same time, three ships with Russian links were spotted off the Danish coast.
01:28Investigations are ongoing, but authorities say they may have served as launch pads for the drones.
01:33Denmark is among Europe's biggest donors to Ukraine
01:36and also hosts a factory that produces fuel for its long-range missiles.
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