Violations of Polish and Romanian airspace were on the agenda of NATO's meeting on Wednesday. The North Atlantic Council also discussed recent drone incidents and reaffirmed the alliance's determination to defend the territories of its member states.
Permanent representatives of NATO's 32 member states attended the meeting. NATO allies described the airspace violations as unacceptable and dangerous and held Russia fully responsible for the incidents.
NATO strengthens air defenses
The alliance said it stood in solidarity with the countries affected by the incidents. NATO said efforts to strengthen its integrated air and missile defense system across the alliance were continuing.
NATO also said it was prepared to deter any attack.
Three Russian drones neutralized in Romania
Three Russian unmanned aerial vehicles that violated Romanian airspace between July 24 and 26 were neutralized by F-16 fighter jets.
On the morning of July 30, while Russia's missile attack on Ukraine was ongoing, a KH-101 missile entered Polish airspace and fell near the city of Lublin.
Support for Ukraine reaffirmed
NATO allies reaffirmed their support for Ukraine's efforts to defend its territorial integrity. The alliance said Russia's actions and other irresponsible behavior would not change its enduring commitment to Ukraine.