Russia, Europe and drones
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European defense ministers agree to press on with ‘drone wall’ project as airspace violations mount
European defense ministers have agreed to develop a “drone wall” along their borders with Russia and Ukraine to better detect, track and intercept drones violating Europe’s airspace.
KYIV — The Ukrainian military is sharing with European countries its expertise in fighting Russian drones, sending a mission to Denmark for joint exercises, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday. “Our military has begun deploying a mission in Denmark to disseminate Ukrainian experience in drone defense,” Zelensky said.
Officials in Europe have been on high alert after drone incursions in Denmark shut down air traffic several times over the past week.
Ukraine's military is collaborating with European countries to share its expertise in combating Russian drones, with operations already underway in Denmark. This mission hopes to strengthen Europe’s drone defenses as it lags behind Ukraine and Russia in drone warfare technology.
France, Germany and Sweden said they will send military personnel and anti-drone systems to Denmark to boost security at this week’s European summits in Copenhagen.
A wave of drone incursions across the EU is fuelling uncertainty and testing resilience. While some are linked to Russia, others remain unexplained, highlighting gaps in preparedness and the need for a unified European response.
In response to drone incursions that disrupted air traffic, France, Germany, and Sweden are deploying military personnel and anti-drone systems to Denmark. This move is aimed at safeguarding upcoming European summits in Copenhagen.
Kyiv, Ukraine — The Ukrainian military is sharing with European countries its expertise in fighting Russian drones, sending a mission to Denmark for joint exercises, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday. “Our military has begun deploying a mission in Denmark to disseminate Ukrainian experience in drone defense," Zelenskyy said.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Monday demanded closer European cooperation on defence after recent incidents involving Russian drones. "Russia wants to test our resolve, wants to cause unrest.