Romania and Latvia have reported Russian drone violations of their airspace, with Romania confirming fragments of drones since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began in February. Romania deployed F-16 fighter jets to monitor its airspace following the incursion, with no reported casualties. Bucharest strongly condemned Moscow’s “illegal attacks” and Latvia’s President confirmed a Russian military drone crashing in the eastern part of the country.
NATO’s Mircea Geoana condemned Russia’s actions, stating they were irresponsible and potentially dangerous. Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs called on allies to take concrete action to intercept Russian missiles and drones over Ukraine. Poland has also reported airspace violations by Russian missiles or drones.
Lawmakers in Romania are considering legislation to allow the shooting down of drones in peacetime. The incidents highlight the extent of Russia’s aggression beyond Ukraine and the need for action from allies to support Ukraine. The drone violations serve as a stark reminder of the ongoing conflict and the impact it is having on neighboring countries in the region.
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