EU leaders back 'drone wall' to repel Russia after airspace violations


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  • Wednesday, 01 Oct 2025

Workers assist with preparations and security before the EU summit, at Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen, Denmark, September 29, 2025. Ritzau Scanpix/Sebastian Elias Uth via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. DENMARK OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN DENMARK.

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -European Union leaders backed plans on Wednesday to bolster the bloc's defences against Russian drones as they met in Copenhagen days after airspace intrusions by unmanned aircraft rattled Denmark.

European authorities have accused Russia of brazen violations of the region's airspace, including with recent incursions by drones over Poland and fighter jets over Estonia.

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