World
Polish F-16s Intercept Russian Reconnaissance Aircraft Over the Baltic
The incident occurred on Monday, and Poland's defense minister says airspace was not violated. Meanwhile, Russia protests the removal of a Soviet monument.
Politics
Russian Missile Falls in Poland, Ukraine Targets Banking System with Wildberries Attacks
A missile, likely a Russian Kh-101, left a 10-meter crater in a field near Lublin, while Ukrainian drones strike e-commerce giant's warehouses, targeting Russia's second-largest bank. NATO activated Polish airspace defense.
Politics
Romanian F-16 Shot Down Drone over NATO Territory, Owner Unknown
Romanian Air Force neutralized an unmanned aerial vehicle near Padina in Buzău County. The drone's identity remains unknown, and an investigation is ongoing.
World
Romanian F-16 Shoots Down Suspected Russian Drone Over Uninhabited Area: First Interception Since the Invasion Began
The incident heightens concerns that the war in Ukraine is spilling over into the territory of neighboring NATO members, with reactions from allies and the EU coming from both sides of the Atlantic.
DEFENSE
Croatia's Military Modernization: The Challenges of a Small NATO Member
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Croatia is accelerating its military transformation, but faces persistent recruitment shortfalls and aging equipment.
World
Romanian F-16 Shoots Down Drone Over NATO Territory: A Wartime First