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

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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.