Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the unprovoked violation of the EU’s airspace by Russia

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the unprovoked violation of the EU's airspace by Russia

We condemn in the strongest terms the intentional violation of the airspace of an EU member state by Russian drones, which took place on 10 September. This aggressive and reckless act is part of a serious escalation by Russia. It threatens the security of EU citizens, regional stability and international peace.

This serious violation of European airspace only reinforces our resolve to support Ukraine and its people in their defence against Russia and their pursuit of a comprehensive, just and lasting peace.

This is the latest in a series of violations of EU member states' sovereign airspace that have occurred since 2022.

We will raise the cost for Moscow further by ramping up sanctions significantly on Russia and its enablers. We will also work with our international partners to put pressure on Russia to end this war.

We express our full solidarity with Poland and are continuing to offer the support that Poland needs in protecting its Eastern border. We are in constant close contact with the Polish authorities.