Fifteen drones cross from Belgian army camp into Germany — but Belgium says no proof of Russian hand yet
Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken said it's probably a form of hybrid threat to create unrest, fitting Russia's years-long pattern.
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Munich joins list of European airports disrupted by drones as airspace incidents rise
The airport halted all operations for hours overnight on 2 October after drones were spotted near the airfield, impacting 32 flights.
ISW: The Kremlin continues its nuclear threats while dangling economic carrots to sway Washington
The Kremlin appears focused on reshaping its ties with the US through a mix of nuclear threats and economic promises, all while refusing to engage in peace talks with Ukraine and pushing for more battlefield leverage.
ISW: Russian oil tankers cruising NATO waters suspected in NATO airspace drone intrusions
Investigators probe a pattern of drone incursions coinciding with shadow fleet ships in NATO waters.
NYP op-ed: “Moscow keeps offering the same choice: act or fold” — and NATO keeps folding
Andrew Chakhoyan argues that NATO’s consistent reluctance to respond with force to Russia’s repeated airspace violations plays directly into Moscow’s hands.
Germany might let its army shoot down drones—because the threat is now “very concrete”
As drone sightings grow across northern Europe, Berlin wants the Bundeswehr to take aim.
Drone part recovered in Pärnu County, Estonia as agencies probe how it reached national territory
Officials say there’s no evidence the drone entered Estonian airspace or crashed on land.
Putin is not the disease — he’s a symptom: Hoping Putin’s death will bring peace is irresponsible, Ukrainian diplomat says
Ukraine’s deputy FM Serhii Kyslytsia says Putinism is so entrenched in Russia that removing the man won’t fix the machine.
Denmark’s Aalborg Airport again closed for one hour after police officer spots possible drone
Police say an officer on the ground reported something resembling a drone just before midnight.
Hungarian Gripens scramble as five Russian jets approach Latvian airspace from the Baltic
This latest incident comes amid mounting warnings over Russian provocations in the region. The Hungarian fighters are stationed in Lithuania under NATO’s air policing mission.
Poland wants to shoot down targets over Ukraine without NATO and EU approval
Poland's Defense Ministry has drafted legislation allowing military forces to intercept Russian drones over Ukrainian territory without seeking prior NATO or EU consent, marking a significant shift from current requirements imposed in February 2022.
Russia overflew a German Navy frigate. Germany says it was no accident
Minister Pistorius told the Bundestag the flyovers were part of deliberate Kremlin provocations, testing NATO’s response.
Denmark’s Aalborg Airport closed for hours after drones entered its airspace overnight on 24-25 September
Danish police say the drones were first spotted around 21:44 and remained for approximately three hours.
The Register: Putin’s trolls return with AI-powered media fakes — and a Florida ex-cop at the helm
Insikt Group researchers link Llama 3-based models to a Kremlin-driven disinformation wave.
Lithuanian military granted new powers against drones — law revised after border airspace intrusions
The Aviation Law and statute on military force were changed to reflect evolving aerial threats from Russia.
Drone activity halts flights in Denmark and Norway — airports in Copenhagen and Oslo were temporarily closed
Copenhagen and Oslo airports shut for hours overnight on 22 September after drones appeared near restricted airspace.
Pål Jonson: Sweden prepared to act if airspace is breached — military response remains an option
Sweden’s military has long had the legal framework to use force — now it's prepared to act.
Mushroom pickers found three crashed drones today in two Polish regions
Police reported drone-like wreckage found in two voivodeships, all in remote wooded areas.
Russian warplanes fly into NATO airspace — Czech President says maybe it’s time to shoot them down
Petr Pavel warns that allowing intrusions like the recent MiG-31 fighter jet flyovers only invites more.
Russian warplanes violated Polish oil rig zone on same day as Estonia airspace breach
Defense services were alerted after the planes breached the safety perimeter of Poland’s offshore energy site.