NATO may allow shooting down Russian planes: what is known about the new rules

NATO countries are preparing for the possible opening of fire on Russian military aircraft

According to hvylya.net: NATO countries are preparing new measures in response to Russia's ongoing violations of airspace. Financial Times reports that the alliance is considering allowing pilots to open fire on Russian military aircraft that cross the border.

NATO officials are considering various measures, including deploying armed drones near the border with Russia, relaxing restrictions for fighter pilots, and conducting military exercises in border regions.

Initiative from Russia's neighboring countries

The proposal was supported by Great Britain and France

. Other member states of the alliance have also joined the discussion of these measures.

According to the Financial Times, three main lines of action are being considered: arming reconnaissance drones, reducing restrictions for pilots patrolling NATO's eastern border, and conducting military exercises directly near the border with Russia.

Escalation of tensions after the incident with Russian fighters

Following US President Donald Trump's statement about the need to open fire on Russian planes, NATO countries have strengthened their response to violations of airspace. This became known after the incident involving Russian MiG-31 fighters, which violated the air border of Estonia while over the Gulf of Finland without permission.

An official NATO representative condemned Russia for these actions, calling them 'escalatory'. This incident has become one of many violations of NATO countries' airspace by Russian military aircraft and drones.

NATO countries are exploring new measures to respond to Russia's airspace violations, including the possibility of opening fire on Russian military aircraft. The alliance's response has intensified after recent border violation incidents.