The UK Royal Air Force has deployed advanced Eurofighter Typhoon jets to Romania in a major NATO operation to bolster the alliance's eastern defences. This decisive move signals Western resolve as tensions with Moscow escalate over the war in Ukraine.
Exclusive: NATO accelerates cutting-edge drone deployment to Romanian border in strategic move to monitor Russian activity amid escalating Black Sea tensions. Defence analysis reveals new deterrence strategy.
Exclusive: Romania and Poland report suspected Russian drone debris on their territory, raising stark questions about NATO's collective defence and the risks of the war in Ukraine escalating beyond its borders.
Exclusive: Russian drones strike perilously close to NATO territory, targeting Ukrainian ports on the Danube River and forcing Bucharest into emergency talks. Tensions escalate as the alliance faces direct provocations.
Exclusive briefing: Ukrainian special forces and partisans are systematically dismantling Russia's military supply lines through targeted strikes on key railway infrastructure, causing chaos and delays for Moscow's troops.
Vladimir Putin suffers a massive strategic humiliation as his Black Sea Fleet commander is sacked following a series of devastating Ukrainian naval drone strikes, forcing Russia to relocate its warships from Crimea.
Ex-President Donald Trump declares he would encourage Russia to attack NATO members failing to meet defence spending targets, causing global alarm and undermining alliance security.
Exclusive: Romania confirms Russian drone fragments discovered near the Danube, marking a significant escalation and a direct strike on NATO soil amid Putin's war on Ukraine.
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.
Romanian Defence Ministry confirms a Russian drone violated NATO airspace, prompting swift interception by F-16 fighter jets. The incident raises tensions amid ongoing attacks on Ukrainian ports.
US Senator Marco Rubio issues a stark warning that Poland is on the verge of a 'red line' and may act unilaterally to down Russian drones violating its airspace, potentially triggering a major NATO confrontation with Russia.
Polish PM Donald Tusk warns of intensified Russian hybrid operations and confirms NATO reinforcements amid escalating tensions on EU's eastern border.
Russia and Belarus have commenced their largest joint military exercises, 'Zapad-2021', mobilising 200,000 troops near the EU's doorstep. The massive display of force, involving paratroopers, fighter jets, and live-fire drills, has sparked major alarm in
Exclusive: Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski reveals unprecedented military considerations amid growing fears over Trump's potential return and NATO's future.
NATO accelerates defence plans for Eastern Europe as Vladimir Putin commences nuclear missile exercises. The alliance responds to Russia's simulated tactical nuclear strikes, deploying additional forces and monitoring the volatile situation closely.
Exclusive report on the devastating use of Iranian-made 'kamikaze drones' by the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan's Darfur region, marking a dangerous new phase in the civil war and threatening a humanitarian catastrophe.
Russia and Belarus have commenced their largest joint military exercises, 'Zapad-2021', near the Polish border. The massive war games, involving tens of thousands of troops, sophisticated weaponry, and nuclear-capable forces, are raising alarm across NATO
Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a monumental challenge as he navigates conflicting promises to boost defence spending for Ukraine while addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. This in-depth analysis examines the fiscal tightrope and political pressu
In a sharp diplomatic rebuke, Poland has dismissed Donald Trump's claims that a Russian drone strike on its territory was a 'mistake,' reaffirming its commitment to NATO and Ukraine amidst rising regional tensions.
Former US President Donald Trump makes a bombshell assertion, stating that a Russian drone incursion into Polish territory was a deliberate 'mistake' to test Western resolve and avert a larger war, echoing Cold War tactics.
Exclusive: Russian 'reconnaissance' drones violate Polish territory near Ukraine border, triggering emergency NATO talks as tensions with Putin reach boiling point.
Poland is spearheading a NATO-wide initiative to build and fund a sophisticated anti-drone defence system for Ukraine, dubbed an 'Iron Dome', to counter the escalating threat from Russian unmanned aerial attacks.
Vladimir Putin issues a stark nuclear warning, threatening a global conflict if Western nations permit Ukraine to use their weapons for strikes on Russian territory. The Kremlin's chilling threat escalates tensions to a dangerous new level.
Poland invokes NATO's Article 4, demanding urgent consultations after a Russian-made drone violates its airspace and crashes near a key town. The incident raises fears of escalation and tests the Alliance's collective defence pledge.
Poland activates fighter jets after Russian-launched drones violate its airspace during a massive assault on western Ukraine. NATO allies are investigating the serious border incident.
Polish armed forces engage and destroy Russian missiles over NATO territory. Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz confirms the incident, raising tensions amid the Ukraine conflict.
Exclusive intelligence reveals the meticulous planning behind a Russian drone's incursion into Polish airspace, triggering a swift and decisive response from NATO allies and raising serious questions about regional security.
Explosive allegations emerge that Donald Trump allegedly encouraged a Polish leader to launch a drone attack on Russia. The Independent investigates the potential catastrophic implications for NATO and the Ukraine war.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk issues a stark warning to NATO allies, urging immediate and significant military investment to prepare for potential conflict, as he labels the current era the 'most critical moment since the end of World War II'.