BRUSSELS (Chatnewstv.com) — The European Union on Wednesday denounced Russia for violating the airspace of an EU member state, calling the drone incursion an escalation that threatens regional and international security.
“We condemn in the strongest terms the intentional violation of the airspace of an EU member state by Russian drones, which took place on 10 September,” the bloc said in a statement issued by its foreign policy chief.
“This aggressive and reckless act is part of a serious escalation by Russia. It threatens the security of EU citizens, regional stability and international peace.”
The EU said the breach reinforced its determination to back Ukraine in its war with Russia. “This serious violation of European airspace only reinforces our resolve to support Ukraine and its people in their defence … and their pursuit of a comprehensive, just and lasting peace,” the statement said.
Officials noted the incident was the latest in a series of Russian airspace violations since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
The bloc also pledged to toughen sanctions. “We will raise the cost for Moscow further by ramping up sanctions significantly on Russia and its enablers,” the EU said, adding it would work with international partners to step up pressure on the Kremlin.
The EU expressed “full solidarity with Poland” and said it remained in close contact with Warsaw while providing support to help protect the country’s eastern border.
