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Russian Drones Breach European Skies, Disrupt Flights as EU Pushes Anti‑Drone Shield

EU leaders are pitching an anti‑drone shield in response to incursions that exposed gaps in NATO defenses.

Overview

  • Coverage reports recurring violations of NATO airspace by Russian drones and other aircraft, including over Poland, the Baltic states, Denmark and Norway.
  • Munich Airport temporarily closed and diverted flights due to a suspected drone threat, underscoring risks to civil aviation.
  • European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed a European anti‑drone “wall” as Brussels moves to accelerate counter‑drone planning.
  • German analyst Hendrik Remmel says alliance defenses remain tuned to missiles and fighter jets rather than mass drone swarms and calls for stronger support to Ukraine and credible counter‑drone capabilities.
  • Commentators say the incursions probe allied resolve and raise miscalculation risks, with questions over U.S. priorities under President Trump adding strategic uncertainty.