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"Russia is in constant provocations, waiting for a NATO country to make a mistake"

CNN Portugal15 September 2026 at 18:17

Russia is involved in constant provocations, waiting for a NATO country to make a mistake. This is the analysis of Lieutenant-General Marco Serronha, a military expert, who commented on the situation.

The issue arises following NATO fighter jets shooting down a drone in Lithuania. The authorities have yet to determine the exact origin of the aircraft that was intercepted.

The incident raises concerns about growing tensions in the region and the possibility of deliberate provocations by Russia, which may be testing the response of the alliance's member countries.

According to the expert, this type of situation requires caution on the part of NATO countries, in order to prevent an escalation of incidents from leading to a more serious confrontation.

Why this matters

This article is of interest to readers in the European region because it addresses concrete military tensions on NATO's eastern border, where an unidentified drone was shot down, illustrating the constant risk of incidents that can escalate between Russian and allied forces. The analysis by a military expert reminds us that prudence is essential to prevent provocations from leading to miscalculation.

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