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NATO bulks up defences on eastern flank after Russian drone incursion

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NATO said Friday it's bulking up its defensive posture on its eastern flank bordering Belarus, Russia and Ukraine with new equipment to deter potential Russian aggression following an incursion by Russian drones into Polish territory.

Breakdown
  • NATO launches Operation Eastern Sentry to reinforce its eastern borders. 6s
  • The operation follows a Russian drone incursion into Polish airspace.
  • Denmark, France, the UK, and Germany contribute military assets to the mission. 28s
  • Poland asserts the drone incursion was intentional and a breach of international law. 44s
  • Russia denies responsibility, while the US pledges to defend all NATO territory. 1m 5s
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