Two EU countries have denounced Russian drone raids in its airspace in the last week. The most recent case occurred in Romania, where the army on Saturday intercepted a non -manned plane that had penetrated its territory. “Romania defends her airspace and remains vigilant to Russian aggression”, Declared the Minister of Defense, Ionut Mosteanuwho explained that fighters from the air forces escorted the drone until it disappeared from the radar about 20 kilometers from the border.
In Polandalso border with Ukraine, the authorities alerted the presence of about twenty Russian drones flying over their territory. The incident led to deploying a joint operation in which they participated Poles, Dutch, Italian and German fightersand that for the first time, the Attack on Russian drones by an NATO partner in its own territory.
Although the intentionality of the Kremlin has not yet been demonstrated, analysts agree that Moscow seeks to test European and Atlantic Alliance defenses. In this context, the head of European diplomacy, Kaja Kallashe described this Sunday as “unacceptable ”the incursion registered in Romania.
EU’s response and NATO
“The violation of Romanian airspace by Russian drones is Another unacceptable infraction of the sovereignty of an EU Member State“Kallas has written in X.” This continues reckless climb threatens regional security. We sympathize with Romania. I am in close contact with the Romanian government. “
Along the same lines, Kallas stressed that “The Russian war is intensifying, not ending”, In a message in reference to the incident that occurred in Poland. Kallas also claimed to be in contact with NATO secretary general, Mark Ruttewho on Friday announced the military operation ‘Eastern Centinel’, aimed at strengthening the Defense on the east flank of Europe. To this initiative they have already joined Denmarkwith two f-16 fighters, Francewith three rafale, and Germanywith four Eurofighter. They have also confirmed their participation United Kingdom and Spainalthough without specifying what way your participation will take.
The coordinated response of the Atlantic Alliance came immediately after the incursion of Russian drones in Poland, a fact that led Warsaw to invoke the Article IV of the North Atlantic Treaty. This mechanism is activated when “territorial integrity, political independence or security” of a member is considered threatened and entails the urgent call of the allies to coordinate, in this case, a common reaction to Russian provocation.
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