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Earlier on Friday, Britain's military chief warned the country must boost its defences in response to threats posed by Russia, which invaded Ukraine more than four years ago. View on euronews
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has indicated that Russia might be able to attack a NATO member by 2030, based on intelligence assessments from NATO allies. , World News, Times Now
An explosive-laden Russian drone hit an apartment building in Romania early Friday, injuring two people, its government said, as Moscow’s forces attacked a nearby Ukrainian port.
NATO air forces were scrambled after Russian drones approached alliance airspace during overnight attacks near Ukraine.
Romanian authorities said a Russian drone hit the roof of an apartment block and exploded, potentially raising tensions between Moscow and European nations.
Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed as “nonsense” the suggestion that Russia might attack a NATO member state.
By George Calin, Luiza Ilie and Jekaterina Golubkova GALATI, Romania, May 29 (Reuters) - NATO accused Moscow on Friday of reckless behaviour and pledged to "defend every inch of Allied territory" after Romania said a Russian drone had crashed into an apartment block in the alliance member state during an attack on neighbouring Ukraine.
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Moment NATO intercepts six Russian warplanes over the Baltic in tense aerial stand-off
Six Russian jets were intercepted over the Baltic this week after NATO scrambled its planes as part of an air policing mission.
An RAF plane carrying British Defense Secretary John Healey last week lost GPS for a three-hour flight after he visited British troops in Estonia, a fellow NATO ally. . Pilots used another navigation system and officials said it was unclear whether Healey’s plane had been deliberately targeted.
On May 29, a drone from Russia hit an apartment complex in Galati, Romania, marking the first incident where a Russian weapon has resulted in casualties within a NATO country. Romania has initiated emergency discussions under NATO Article 4.