The UK has summoned the Russian ambassador in London over the nation’s “utterly unacceptable” incursions into NATO airspace.
Romania mentioned a drone breached its airspace throughout a Russian assault on neighbouring Ukraine on the weekend, days after Poland shot down Russian drones in its airspace.
The UK mentioned the incursions into Polish and Romanian airspace have been “reckless” and warned Russia that any additional incidents “will again be met with force”.
Russian ambassador Andrei Kelin has been summoned by the Overseas Workplace.
A spokesperson for the division mentioned: “Important and unprecedented violation of Polish and NATO airspace by Russian drones final week, adopted by an extra incursion into Romanian airspace on Saturday, was completely unacceptable.
“The UK stands united with Poland, Romania, Ukraine and our NATO allies in unreservedly condemning these reckless actions.
“As our continent as soon as once more faces the egregious growth of Russia’s reckless behaviour, defence of Ukraine in opposition to Putin’s aggression is essential to the safety of the entire of Europe, together with the UK.
“Russia should understand that its continued aggression only strengthens the unity between NATO allies and our determination to stand with Ukraine, and any further incursions will again be met with force.
“Russia should finish its unlawful battle on Ukraine.”
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Sky’s defence analyst on why Russia fired drones over Poland
On Saturday, Poland deployed plane in what it known as a “preventative” transfer to guard its airspace on account of an extra danger of drone strikes in Ukraine.
“These actions are preventative in nature and aimed at securing airspace and protecting citizens, especially in areas adjacent to the threatened area,” it mentioned.
Russia and Belarus have additionally been holding joint army workout routines over the Barents Sea, located off the northern coasts of Norway and Russia, since final week.
