Romania and Latvia, both NATO members and allies of Ukraine, have confirmed instances of Russian drones violating their airspace during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Romania reported a Russian drone entering its airspace during nighttime attacks across the Danube River, while Latvia said a drone crashed in the eastern part of the country. Both countries deployed fighter jets to monitor the situation.
Romania’s Ministry of National Defence conducted a search for drone debris near the border with Ukraine and strongly condemned the violation. Latvia’s President also confirmed a Russian military drone crashing in the eastern part of the country, originating from Belarus. NATO, through Mircea Geoana, condemned Russia’s actions.
Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs condemned the airspace violations, calling for concrete action from allies. Poland has also reported airspace violations by Russian missiles or drones. Romanian lawmakers are considering legislation to enable shooting down drones in peacetime.
These incidents highlight the wider implications of Russia’s aggression beyond Ukraine’s borders, posing a potential threat to neighboring countries. The calls for stronger military aid and collective action from allies underscore the urgent need for a united response to Russia’s actions. As tensions escalate in the region, the situation remains fluid and continues to evolve.
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