NATO shot down a drone that entered the alliance's airspace from Belarus, carrying explosives. This incident occurred on the same day that Denmark summoned the Russian ambassador due to a separate incident involving a Russian frigate and a Danish helicopter. Belarus is an ally of Russia and has served as a base for Russian operations during the conflict in Ukraine. The two incidents happened almost simultaneously, increasing tension in the region. Authorities did not specify exactly where the drone was shot down, but NATO airspace was violated. This type of incident has become increasingly common, according to the article, raising concerns about the security of the alliance's borders. NATO justifies the growing concern with the frequency and nature of these episodes, which involve both armed drones and naval and aerial encounters with Russian forces.
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Are there reasons for NATO to be concerned?
SIC Notícias15 September 2026 at 19:40
Why this matters
Readers in the region are directly affected by the intensification of military incidents on NATO's eastern border, where armed drones and provocative approaches by Russian forces are increasing the risk of confrontation. The geographic proximity of these episodes to northern and eastern Europe makes this escalation particularly relevant to regional security.
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