The president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, warned that the option of demolishing hunting and Russian drones that violate the airspace of NATO member countries “is on the table.”
In An interview With the chain CNNVon der Leyen said that Europe must defend every centimeter of its territory and that the air invasion cannot be unpunished.
“My personal opinion is that we have to defend our territory and that means that, if there are violations of the airspace, the option to tear down a hunt must be available, always following the corresponding protocols and alerts,” said the official.
In turn, he stressed that Russia is subjecting Europe to a “hybrid war” and emphasized that the European Union (EU) will maintain its support for Ukraine, both in the economic and military level.
Von der Leyen’s message reflects the growing concern in Brussels about the safety of NATO member countries, which have seen the air incursions and cyber attacks attributed to Moscow increase.
In this context, the European Commission reaffirmed its commitment to strengthen the defensive abilities of Ukraine so that it can continue to face the Russian forces.
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Moscow’s response and Lavrov’s accusations
In contrast, Russian Foreign Minister Serguéi Lavrov took advantage of the G20 meeting in New York to hold the West responsible for the outbreak and prolongation of the conflict in Ukraine.
According to Lavrov, the crisis was caused by the “collective west”, which with NATO and the EU, through Ukraine, have declared an open war against Russia, said a dispatch of the portal Russia Today (RT).
The Russian Foreign Minister accused the Western powers of participating directly in the conflict and warned that the unilateral sanctions imposed on Russia are not only unfair, but also represent a threat to the world economy.
Lavrov described these measures as manifestations of neocolonial ambitions that undermine global stability and violate the principles of the United Nations Charter.
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Drones incidents in Denmark and new measures in Europe
In parallel, Denmark faces a wave of incidents related to unidentified drones that have flown several critical infrastructure, including civil airports and military bases.
During this week, unknown devices were detected in the towns of Aalborg, Esbjerg, Sonderborg, and at the Skrydstrup air base, which caused cancellations and flight delays.
The Danish Ministry of Defense described these incursions as “systematic” and attributed them to a “professional actor”, although for now it has not been confirmed who would be behind these operations.
Mark Rutte, NATO general secretary, said that the Military Alliance takes these attacks “very seriously” and is intensifying measures to protect critical infrastructure in the region.
For his part, the Head of Danish Intelligence Services said that the risk of Russian sabotage in the country is “high”, while Moscow denied all involvement and described the incidents as a “orchestrated provocation.”
Simultaneously, Romania announced a simplification in the protocol to respond to aerial intrusions.
From now on, any officer responsible for the surveillance of airspace may authorize the demolition of military aircraft that invade the Romanian territory, provided that all warnings and aircraft are not abandoned does not leave the airspace.
The measure occurs after a recent episode in which Romanian fighters responded to the presence of Russian drones, a clear reflection of the tension on the Eastern border of NATO.
These episodes, together with similar incursions in Poland, Norway and Estonia, show an increase in the frequency and severity of these challenges to European sovereignty, and show a scenario of military and psychological climbing in the region.
