Czech Overseas Minister Jan Lipavský summoned Russian Ambassador Alexander Zmeyevsky on Thursday 11 September over the current violation of Polish airspace by Russian drones.
Supply: Novinky, a Czech information outlet, as reported by European Pravda
Quote: "I made a decision to summon the Russian ambassador. Russian drones in Poland are a pure Kremlin provocation. Czechia firmly helps Poland. We are going to defend the territory of the Alliance."
Particulars: The Russian ambassador arrived on the Czech Overseas Ministry round 16:30 and left roughly quarter-hour later.
The Czech Overseas Ministry spokesperson Daniel Drake declined to specify the content material of the assembly however careworn that NATO wouldn’t tolerate Russian provocations and is ready to defend its territory.
Spain and the Netherlands additionally summoned Russian diplomats following the drone incident.
Background:
- After the occasions of the evening of 9-10 September, Poland restricted air site visitors alongside its border with Ukraine and Belarus.
- Particles from 15 Russian drones was found throughout varied areas of Poland after not less than 20 drones reportedly breached its airspace.
Learn additionally: What’s the purpose of Russia's mass drone assault on Poland and the way ought to NATO reply?
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