NATO drones in Ukraine

NATO has conducted a significant anti-drone exercise, marking Ukraine's first participation as the alliance seeks to enhance defense capabilities against the increasing use of drones in warfare. The 11-day drills at a Dutch base involved over 20 countries and featured demonstrations of drone countermeasures, coinciding with escalating drone attacks in Ukraine. Meanwhile, NATO members, including Latvia and Romania, are calling for a more robust response to Russian drone incursions into their airspace, with Latvia's president emphasizing the need for the alliance to shoot down such threats. Reports indicate that more than 20 incidents of Russian drones and missiles landing in NATO territory have occurred since the invasion began in 2022. The Bucharest 9 bloc has urged for a collective NATO response to these incursions, recognizing the new security challenges presented by modern warfare. As the conflict continues, Ukraine has suffered extensive damage from drone strikes, highlighting the urgency for enhanced air defense mechanisms.