All articles tagged with #airspace violations
Lithuania closed its border with Belarus after dozens of helium balloons entered its airspace, which Lithuania attributes to hybrid threats and smuggling activities, prompting a strong response and international solidarity amid heightened tensions involving NATO and Russian activities in the region.
Lithuania accuses Belarus and Russia of escalating hybrid warfare through balloon incursions that have repeatedly shut down Vilnius Airport, prompting Lithuania to consider shooting down further balloons, close its border with Belarus, and potentially invoke NATO's collective defense clause amid broader regional tensions.
NATO aircraft, supported by the U.S. Air Force, conducted a 12-hour patrol near the Russian border in response to recent airspace violations by Russia targeting NATO countries, highlighting rising tensions and increased military activity in Eastern Europe.
EU leaders are set to discuss a 'drone wall' for continental defense and the use of frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine at a Copenhagen summit, amid recent airspace violations by unidentified drones over Denmark and neighboring countries, prompting increased military and security measures across Europe.
European defense ministers have agreed to develop a 'drone wall' along borders with Russia and Ukraine to improve detection and interception of rogue drones, amid rising airspace violations and hybrid threats, with plans to build the system within a year and discuss further at upcoming EU summits.
The European Union has launched a drone wall initiative along its eastern border to detect and destroy unauthorized drones, in response to recent airspace violations by Russia, involving multiple member states and Ukraine, with plans to develop advanced detection and interception capabilities within a year.
The Kremlin criticized U.S. and NATO calls to shoot down Russian planes entering European airspace, amid recent incursions by Russian jets testing NATO defenses, with European countries and NATO officials discussing potential military responses and escalating tensions.
Veteran US diplomat Daniel Fried urges NATO to adopt a more aggressive stance against Russian airspace violations, including shooting down Russian planes if they intrude into NATO territory, amid escalating provocations and broader Russian multi-domain strategies targeting European security.
Russia's ambassador to France, Alexei Meshkov, warned that downing Russian planes would trigger war, amid accusations of airspace violations by European countries, though Russia claims it does not shoot down infringing aircraft. Recent incidents include drone sightings and airspace breaches by Russian aircraft, prompting Baltic nations to seek UN intervention, while Russia denies involvement.
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof warned Russia that further incursions into NATO airspace could lead to NATO shooting down Russian planes, as tensions escalate due to repeated violations by Russian aircraft, prompting NATO to consider a robust military response to defend its airspace.
NATO is responding to Russian airspace violations by strengthening security on its eastern flank through the new Eastern Sentry program, amid ongoing tensions with Russia.
President Trump suggested NATO countries should shoot down Russian aircraft violating their airspace, amid ongoing tensions and recent violations by Russia, while also criticizing Russia's war in Ukraine and urging Europe to cut energy ties with Russia to help end the conflict.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio responded to Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk's threat to shoot down Russian aircraft, emphasizing NATO's usual response of intercepting intrusions rather than shooting down jets unless attacked. The incident highlights ongoing tensions over Russian airspace violations near NATO borders, with allies demanding firmer action and NATO promising a robust response, amid concerns about US commitment and Russia testing NATO's resolve.
NATO has pledged a strong response to Russia's repeated violations of allied airspace, including intercepts and increased military readiness, emphasizing that Russia must stop these escalatory actions which threaten regional security and lives.
NATO has accused Russia of escalating airspace violations over Eastern and Northern Europe, including incidents involving Russian jets over Estonia, drones over Denmark and Norway, and increased tensions with NATO allies, prompting urgent talks and strong warnings from NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.