At night from Tuesday to Wednesday, one of the most serious security incidents in Europe for years. Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed 19 airspace violations with the participation of Russian drones. Some of them were shot down by Polish and allied air forces, others fell on the territory of our country.
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According to information provided by the authorities, the operation involved both ground defense systems and early warning aircraft, as well as F-35 and F-16 fighters. The Prime Minister announced that this was the first case when the Polish Army decided to directly shoot down drones that violate the airspace. The remains of the machines were found in several places in the eastern and central provinces.
The incident with drones also met with a diplomatic reaction. EU Member States condemned Moscow's actions, indicating them as a serious violation of sovereignty and escalation act against the entire North Atlantic Alliance. In the opinion of many analysts, similar situations may be repeated, especially in the context of the upcoming Russian-Belarusian Military Exercises Zapad-2025.
Belgium is on the side of Poland. “Aggressive and reckless act”
According to the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, they appeared to the interview The newly appointed Russian ambassador Denis Gonczar, who has not yet managed to submit authentication letters, and Russian Charge d'Affaires. The meeting was led by the Director of the Eastern Europe Department.
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Prevot emphasized that Belgium “It strongly condemns the deliberate violation of the airspace of the EU Member State by Russian drones”considering them as “aggressive and reckless act”. He noted that Moscow's actions are “serious escalation against the EU and NATO”.
Brussels called Russia to Immediate cessation of violation of the sovereignty of EU and allied countries, as well as to give up military provocations that fuel tension in Europe. Belgium also announced cooperation with international partners to increase pressure on Moscow through subsequent sanctions.
This is the first call of the Russian ambassador from the moment of prevot's office. Belgium used similar diplomatic activities, including After the death of the oppositionist Alexei Navalny.
