Finland's Foreign Ministry summoned Russian Ambassador Pavel Kuznetsov over an alleged airspace violation by a Russian Ilyushin Il-20 aircraft on Thursday, seeking an explanation.
A Spanish F-18 fighter jet on a NATO mission shot down a drone that entered Romanian airspace from Moldova on Sunday, marking the fourth such incident this year as security concerns mount along NATO's eastern flank.
NATO is considering accelerating drone purchases to enhance aerial surveillance and reconnaissance missions in member states bordering Russia, following recent Russian drone incursions into Romanian airspace. The move aims to bolster security along the alliance's eastern flank and protect critical infrastructure.
