Can the Ukraine war finally reach Europe? Understand the drone crisis between Russia and NATO

Denmark says he has detected Russian air vehicles near military bases, while Germany announced defense plan; In the UN, Chancellor Russian said that any aggression against Moscow will cause a ‘decisive answer’

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A mobile radar installation was set up in the Danish military area in Amager, Pionegaarden, near the village of Dragør, on the coast of Øresund, between Denmark and Sweden

The tension between and has increased in recent weeks after a series of raids of Russian drones in the airspace of European countries, including Denmark and. The most recent episode took place at, where drones were detected in several military facilities, including the Karup Air Base, and forced temporary airport closure in the country. Reports indicate that citizens also reported hundreds of possible sightings.

Denmark’s Minister of Defense has announced that the government will accept Sweden’s military support to increase drone defense capacity, while Baltic, Nordic and Poland countries reinforce protection measures in the face of espionage actions, intimidation and sabotage attributed to Russia. In Germany, authorities claim that the threat of drones is “high” and plan to update the legislation to allow the armed forces to slaughter unauthorized aircraft that violate airspace.

The Ukrainian President, said russian drone attacks aim to test European defense capacity and reduce military support to Ukraine. According to him, 92 drones were intercepted in the Ukrainian territory and 19 managed to reach their airspace, with Italy could be the next target.

In the diplomatic level, Russia’s Foreign Minister of Foreign Affairs warned NATO and the European Union that any aggression against Moscow will cause a “decisive response.” Lavrov accused Western countries of using Ukraine to wage a war against Russia and denied that Moscow intends to attack the covenant. The warning comes after statements by the US President, who defended the overthrow of any Russian aircraft who violate NATO Airspace, and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, who said military measures may be necessary to protect allied territories.

*Report produced with the aid of AI

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