European Parliament Approves Resolution to Down Russian Aircraft in EU Airspace

The European Parliament adopted a joint resolution on October 9, 2025, urging coordinated action by the European Union to intercept and destroy Russian aircraft and drones that violate Member States" airspace. The resolution, which received broad cross-party support, condemns recent provocations, including the incursion of approximately 20 Russian drones into Polish territory on September 10, which were intercepted by NATO jets, as well as similar breaches over Lithuania, Romania, and Latvia.

The measure describes these actions as "reckless and escalatory" and calls for enhanced defenses, including a proposed "drone wall" along the EU"s eastern flank to protect critical infrastructure and civilian aviation.

This resolution reflects ongoing concerns regarding airspace violations by Russian military assets and aims to bolster the security of EU Member States in light of these incidents. For related coverage, see recent developments in international security.