Overview

• British, French and German diplomats told Russian counterparts that further violations could draw a full‑force response, including shooting down jets or drones.
• The Kremlin denied breaching NATO airspace, and Russia’s ambassador to France said downing a Russian aircraft “would be war.”
• NATO held rare Article 4 consultations twice this month and reinforced eastern‑flank air policing under Operation Eastern Sentry after incidents over Poland, Estonia and Romania.
• Denmark is probing disruptive drone activity that closed multiple airports and says Article 4 is under consideration as officials cite a likely hybrid operation.
• Allies are split on kinetic responses, with President Donald Trump and several eastern members backing shoot‑downs, while others urge caution as gaps in counter‑UAV tools and rules of engagement persist, highlighted by Romania’s newly approved authorities.