Russian drone shot down after ‘flying into Nato airspace’, Ukraine claims

A Russian drone flew over Poland earlier than getting into Ukrainian air area the place it was shot down, Ukraine’s army claimed in a press release.

The drone is claimed to have first circled over the Ukrainian metropolis of Yavoriv earlier than flying over Poland the place it was in breach of Nato territory.

In a press release the Ukrainian air power command stated that the drone flew into Nato airspace, accusing Moscow of a “provocation”.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces stated the drone gave the impression to be assessing harm precipitated to the Yavoriv army base close to Lviv over the weekend after missile strikes killed not less than 35 individuals, 24 TV experiences.

It was then stated to have flown over Poland earlier than returning to Ukrainian airspace the place it was shot down by the nation’s air defence.

A spokesperson for the Ukrainian forces stated: “As we are able to see, the occupiers proceed to hold out their provocative actions with out hesitation, flying into the airspace of Nato member states.”

Putin’s forces launched missile strikes simply 12 miles from the Polish border with Ukraine within the early hours of Sunday morning.

The airstrike, which blasted the Yavoriv army base close to Lviv, killed not less than 35 individuals and injured one other 134.

Russian forces fired greater than 30 cruise missiles on the base, prompting authorities to warn Vladimir Putin might begin “upsetting” Nato nations.

Poland belongs to the 30-strong defensive army alliance which additionally consists of the UK, US, France, and Germany.

On Monday, Britain’s well being secretary Sajid Javid vowed Britain will go to struggle in opposition to Russia if Putin assaults a Nato nation.

Mr. Javid stated: “We have been very clear from the beginning, with our Nato allies, that if there may be any form of assault on Nato territory then will probably be struggle with Nato and there shall be a extreme response.