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The statement draws a clear line: in the future, NATO could shoot down not only drones, but also Russian fighter jets if they are classified as a threat to the alliance's territory. This announcement marks a massive escalation of the conflict and increases the risk of a direct military confrontation between NATO and Russia.

The seriousness of the situation is also reflected in the fact that Estonia has convened an extraordinary session of the alliance. The occasion was the incident on Friday, when three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets entered Estonian airspace over the Baltic Sea for about twelve minutes. Estonia subsequently requested consultations under Article 4 of the NATO Treaty, which stipulates that the allies come together whenever a member sees its territorial integrity, political independence, or security threatened. This was already the second consultation under Article 4 this month. Previously, Poland had requested talks on September 10 due to a Russian drone operation. Similar consultations took place in 2022 following the Russian attack on Ukraine and in 2020 after the death of Turkish soldiers in Syria.

Enhanced Air Surveillance and Protection Flights

In direct response to airspace violations over Poland, NATO launched an enhanced mission to monitor and defend its eastern flank on September 12. Germany is participating with four Eurofighters, which conduct armed patrol flights over Poland. On Monday, drone sightings were also reported at Copenhagen airport, although these were not explicitly mentioned in the NATO statement. If these sightings can be traced back to Russia, this could further escalate tensions. The incident already led to significant economic disruptions: around 100 flights were cancelled, and further delays are expected.

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (47) spoke of a "serious attack on Danish critical infrastructure", but did not name a possible perpetrator.