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Ukraine

Made in Ukraine and battlefield-tested: Kyiv to open up arms exports

Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine is opening up its arms exports. The much-anticipated decision will transform Ukraine’s defence industry and allow Kyiv’s partners to access the rarest type of weapons – those tested on the battlefield.

EuroVerify

Report misrepresented to claim Poles blame Kyiv for drone incursion

New Polish research says prevalence of social media comments linking Ukraine to drone incursion is the result of a coordinated disinformation operation, and is not indicative of public sentiment.

Germany

Espionage or hobby? German authorities to get tough on drones

The national air navigation service says 144 drone overflights have been logged this year alone and comes after airspace violations in Poland, Estonia and Romania.

Europe News

EU calls for drone wall to deter Russia after new incident in Denmark

Denmark has joined Estonia, Latvia. Finland, Lithuania, Poland, Romania and Bulgaria in the project to build a 'drone wall' alongside the Eastern flank.

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Poland

Poland warns Russia not to ‘whine’ if jets shot down in NATO airspace

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski issued the warning to Moscow at an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council on Monday.

Denmark

Denmark: Airport drone incursion 'attack' on critical infrastructure

Air traffic was suspended at Copenhagen Airport on Monday evening due to reports of drone sightings. Authorities have not ruled out a Russian hybrid attack.

Tech News

What is Europe’s drone wall and what tech could guard its border?

Two companies involved with a drone wall in the Baltics say their technology is ready to be deployed.

EuroVerify

Russian propaganda fuels disinformation about Poland drone incursion

At least 19 drones entered Polish airspace earlier this month. While NATO has not yet determined whether the incursion was intentional, a raft of online disinformation has since emerged.

Poland

Poland detains Belarusian and Ukranian citizens over drone incident

Authorities have questioned the suspects overnight and dismissed the possibility of "massive espionage action".

Germany

Polish president visits Germany amid tensions over WWII reparations

Polish President Karol Nawrocki has arrived in Berlin with a clear demand: war reparations from Germany. Yet amid Russian aggression, Poland also needs its neighbour’s support. Experts told Euronews what's at stake.

Russia

Ukraine strikes one of Russia's top oil refineries

The oil facility is one of Russia’s largest, and is responsible for producing more than 350,000 barrels of crude oil daily. Kyiv says clamping down on Russia’s oil industry, which it says finances the Kremlin’s war, will pressure them towards agreeing to negotiate an end to the fighting.

Poland

Poland briefly deploys planes in airspace after drone strike threat

Polish and allied aircraft were deployed in a “preventive” operation in Poland's airspace Saturday because of a threat of drone strikes in neighbouring areas of Ukraine. An alert was issued, which lasted around two hours before being cancelled.

Poland

Russian drone incursion is a threat to Europe, says Polish PM Tusk

Following a National Security Council meeting, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Poland would receive training from Ukraine on how best to down Russian drones.

Europe News

Ukrainian army to provide drone combat in Poland after airspace breach

Following the violation of Polish airspace by 19 Russian drones, Poland and Ukraine are stepping up their military cooperation.

Poland

Poland was shooting a cannon at a fly, top general tells Euronews

The use of F-35 aircraft to shoot down drones shows that Poland is not yet ready for mass drone warfare, according to Lieutenant General Jarosław Gromadziński in an interview with Euronews.

World News

Are European capitals under threat from Russia's kamikaze drones?

On Wednesday, the Polish army shot down several Russian attack drones. The explosives-laden aircraft could also reach other European cities.

Poland

Poland downs 'huge number' of Russian drones in 'act of aggression'

Multiple drones were shot down over Poland's airspace during a Russian attack on Ukraine overnight on Wednesday in what the country's central command called "an act of aggression."

Europe News

Russia launches 823 attacks as Trump prepares new sanctions on Moscow

Massive overnight attack by Russia. Ukraine’s main government building in Kyiv was reported on fire and at least two people have been killed.

Germany

Russian drones over Germany: Why the Bundeswehr cannot intervene

Russia uses surveillance drones over eastern Germany to monitor Western arms deliveries to Ukraine. German authorities are struggling to counter these espionage activities.

Tech News

What are the high-tech arms China is flexing at its Victory parade?

From the world’s first “loyal wingman” drone to hypersonic weapons, and robotic wolves, here is what China has shown at its Victory Parade on Wednesday.