"In addition to more traditional military capabilities, this effort will also feature elements designed to address the particular challenges associated with the use of drones. In the early hours of Wednesday 21 Russian drones, thought to be unarmed decoys, crossed the border into Poland. Only three or four were said to have be shot down and one drone flew 160 miles into the country in an incident that forced the closure of four airports."
"He said on Friday that Nato's assessment of the incidents on Wednesday is ongoing, though he stressed that whether or not Russia's actions were deliberate, Russia violated Nato airspace, necessitating a response. Russia's recklessness in the air along our eastern flank is increasing in frequency, Rutte added. We have seen drones violate our airspace in Romania, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, whether intentional or not, it is dangerous and unacceptable."
France, Germany and Denmark will contribute fighter jets and other military assets to strengthen Poland's defence against future Russian drone incursions. The UK is expected to join the Eastern Sentry mission, which will expand from the Arctic to the Black Sea and Mediterranean to counter drones and missiles. The effort will add capabilities specifically designed to meet drone-related challenges. In the early hours of Wednesday, 21 Russian drones, thought to be unarmed decoys, crossed into Poland; only three or four were said to have been shot down and one flew 160 miles, forcing multiple airport closures. NATO says the airspace violation necessitates a response.
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