"We, Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania, are taking resolute steps with prioritising our air defence development. However, recent incidents fuelled by Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, demonstrate the importance to further strengthen multi-layered air defence."
"This week several foreign unmanned aerial vehicles have crossed NATO airspace in the Baltic states and struck our soil-struck or terittory."
"As frontline members of NATO that share borders with Russia, the Baltic states perceive any violation of their airspace as a grave security risk."
The Baltic states have reported multiple breaches of their airspace by unidentified foreign drones, raising security concerns amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. Defence ministers from Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia emphasized the need to strengthen air defense systems in response to these incursions. They expressed worries about the potential escalation of Russian drone activity. Fortunately, no injuries or significant damage occurred during these incidents. The Baltic states view airspace violations as serious threats to their sovereignty and regional stability, potentially leading to misjudgments that could escalate tensions with NATO.
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