Europe faces stray Ukrainian drones as Kyiv targets Russian oil exports
Ukrainian drones targeting Russian oil exports have increasingly entered Baltic airspace, causing concern among NATO members. Recent incidents include drones crashing in Estonia and Latvia, and being shot down by Romanian jets in Lithuania, prompting Lithuanians to shelter during air raid alerts.
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- May 19
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3 outletsOpen questions and key claims
The Lithuanian military issued a message: 'AIR DANGER. Hurry to cover or a safe place without delay, take care of your loved ones, wait for further recommendations.'
The European Commission president stated Russia and Belarus are directly responsible for drone incursions into EU and Nato airspace.
Ukraine apologized for the 'unintended incident' and stated the drone was likely meant to hit Russian targets.
Ukraine has been advised by Estonia to be careful with drone attack trajectories to stay clear of NATO territory.
Ukraine apologizes to Estonia for unintended drone incidents and blames Moscow for jamming.
The security environment in Europe has fundamentally changed, becoming more dangerous and contested.
Estonia reports a NATO jet shot down a drone over its territory.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry spokesman claims Russia redirects Ukrainian drones into the Baltics on purpose.
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