Russian jets violate NATO airspace near Lithuania
Two Russian military aircraft illegally entered NATO airspace near Lithuania, prompting swift interception by German fighter jets in a serious escalation of tensions.
Two Russian military aircraft illegally entered NATO airspace near Lithuania, prompting swift interception by German fighter jets in a serious escalation of tensions.
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Poland and Romania report Russian drone debris on their territory, raising alarm over NATO's eastern flank security as the war in Ukraine threatens to spill over.
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Romania reports a Russian drone incursion into its airspace near the Ukrainian border, marking a significant escalation. NATO ally Poland scrambles fighter jets in response, raising tensions in the Black Sea region.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls for immediate action after Russian reconnaissance drones violate NATO territory, raising fears of further escalation in the Black Sea region.
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