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Following a series of significant airspace violations, Britain has summoned the Russian ambassador, marking escalating tensions between Russia and NATO. These incursions involved Russian drones entering both Polish and Romanian airspace, prompting the UK to reiterate its stance against such actions, which it labels "utterly unacceptable," according to Reuters and TRT Global.
The violations included the downing of Russian drones by Poland, which was described as the first military response from a NATO member during Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine. Romania's air forces also scrambled jets to intercept a Russian drone incursion shortly thereafter, as NATO partners condemned the actions collectively, as reported by Anadolu Agency and Los Angeles Times.
As tensions mounted, the UK's Foreign Office stated that such aggression only strengthens NATO unity and highlighted the need for robust air defenses in Eastern Europe. The UK is set to send Typhoon jets to join NATO's Operation Eastern Sentry, reinforcing air patrols over Poland alongside other European nations, according to South China Morning Post and TRT Global.
Despite these actions, Russia has denied any wrongdoing, claiming the drone incursions were unintended and attributing blame to Ukraine for provoking the situation. The situation underscores escalating risks along NATO's eastern flank as the conflict in Ukraine continues, as referenced in Los Angeles Times and Reuters.