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VLADIMIR Putin has slammed France’s detention of a suspected Russian cargo amid suspicions it helped launch drones into Nato airspace.
The Russian president threatened a &#…
A NATO F-35 fighter jet was seen flaunting a fresh “kill mark” after downing a Russian drone in the first confirmed combat kill.
Pictures released by the Dutch Ministry of Defence show the victory sign on the fuselage of the advanced fifth-generation fighter jet.
Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35A (F-027) of the 313th Squadron with one UAV kill mark[/caption]
The kill mark was achieved during the fighter jet’s sortie over Poland when Russian drones entered the country’s sovereign airspace[/caption]
The marking distinctly resembles the triangular Delta-wing one-way attack drones that Russia uses against Ukraine.
And the kill mark was achieved during the fighter jet’s sortie over Poland when Russian drones entered the country’s sovereign airspace.
The aircraft involved, tail number F-027, belongs to the Dutch Air Force’s 313th Squadron.
Two weeks ago, Polish authorities said they detected 19 violations of their airspace.
It prompted a dramatic million-dollar response as fighter jets from allied countries were scrambled and Patriot air defence systems placed on alert.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the incident brought Poland closer to military conflict “than at any time since the Second World War”.
Up to four drones were shot down with the help of Nato allies.
It marked the first time since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 that Nato has directly engaged with Vlad’s forces.
According to Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky, the swooping drones were a “test” by Russia to see how Nato allies would respond.
The Dutch MoD said that the country’s F-35 fighters will remain stationed in Poland from September 1 to December 1 as part of NATO’s collective defence mission.
In the last two weeks, Europe has witnessed fighter jet face-offs, mysterious large drone sightings and coordinated sabotage activities that crippled operations at major airports.
All these attacks bore hallmarks of Moscow’s increasingly varied hybrid war in Europe.
Russia has been blamed for some of them, but denies that anything was done on purpose or that it played a role.
Europe is now gearing up to build a massive layer of defence dubbed the “drone wall” to deter Russian incursions into Nato airspace.
After Moscow’s repeated – and unprovoked – aerial invasions threatening Europe’s security, the continent is now on a war footing to fight Vladimir Putin’s aggression.
More drones were spotted over multiple Danish military establishments over the weekend – just days after Copenhagen airport was shut down due to drone sightings.
And on Saturday, suspected drones swooped over Denmark’s largest military base – sparking security fears.
Yesterday, French troops swooped in on a suspected Russian vessel over fears it helped launch drones into Nato airspace.
VLADIMIR Putin isn’t just fighting in Ukraine — he’s waging a shadow war across Europe.
The Kremlin is testing Nato’s resolve with drone incursions, airspace violations and cyberattacks, while pumping propaganda to fracture Western unity.
This month alone, Russian drones buzzed Danish and Norwegian military bases, breached Polish skies in “choreographed” swarms, and fighter jets trespassed into Estonian airspace.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warns Moscow is “checking Europe’s capacity to protect its skies” — a dry run for wider aggression.
Hybrid warfare is Putin’s playbook: mix military threats, covert sabotage, disinformation and energy blackmail to intimidate neighbours without triggering all-out war.
Western officials fear these tactics could pave the way for a strike beyond Ukraine if Europe looks weak or divided.
Analysts say the Kremlin wants to destabilise Nato’s eastern flank, sap European support for Kyiv and force the West into concessions.
With Russia’s army expanding to 1.5 million troops and its drones ranging deep into allied airspace, Europe is on high alert.
The ghost oil tanker is one of the three ships linked to Russia’s mysterious “shadow fleet” – and is being probed after Europe’s drone menace.
Nato ramped up its air defences after mysterious drones continued to menace military bases and airports across Europe.
A spokesperson for Nato said it has “enhanced vigilance” in the Baltic Sea following the intrusions.
The reinforced measures “include multiple intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance platforms and at least one air-defence frigate” in the region to the west of Russia, alliance spokesman Martin O’Donnell said.
Denmark has installed a scanning radar at Copenhagen Airport after repeated drone run-ins.
The XENTA-M5 radar will give Denmark’s Ministry of Defence state-of-the-art 3D surveillance of the airspace and help them identify any threats.
It comes as German Navy frigate FGS Hamburg F220 – a Nato air defence frigate – was docked in Copenhagen to strengthen surveillance in the Baltic Sea.
Commander Arlo Abrahamson, spokesman for Nato’s Naval Command (MARCOM), said: “FGS Hamburg’s presence close to Denmark sends a clear signal of security and unity in the alliance.”
Officials in Europe have been on high alert after the incursions in Denmark shut down air traffic in various parts of the country several times over the past couple of weeks.
European nations, especially those on Nato’s eastern flank, are now planning to build a multi-layered air defence system that will help detect the drones early and take them down.
Several frontline European nations attended a virtual meeting on Friday to assess how to protect their borders with this “drone wall”.
They include the Baltic republics, Poland, Romania and Bulgaria, along with Ukraine.
Although Ukraine is not part of the project, it has the most expertise in bringing down drones.
The aim of the “drone wall” is to build a sophisticated, multi-layered air-defence system that can detect, track and take down rogue drones – without having to scramble fighter jets and use million-dollar missiles as the first response.
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FRENCH troops swooped on a suspected Russian vessel over fears it helped launch drones into Nato airspace.
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THIS is the chilling moment Russia’s nuke war sirens howled across the entire country as Vladimir Putin staged a dramatic nationwide alert test while rattling the nuclear sabre.
Across 11 time zones, from the Arctic wilds of Yamal-Nenets to the streets of Moscow, loudspeakers erupted with eerie wails followed by grim instructions.
Russian today staged a nationwide test of emergency sirens to be used in the case of war or the threat of nuclear, chemical or biological hazards[/caption]
Some residents found the test unsettling, while others reported issues with clarity or audibility[/caption]
Russians were told what to do if the sirens are sounded for real, for example to alert on the start of war or a missile strike or a freak weather incident.
They should “remain calm and don’t panic”, “turn on the TV, or any public access channel, or radio and listen for an information announcement”.
TV and radio broadcasts were abruptly cut for a minute as the state ran its doomsday drill.
In the remote north Yamal-Nenets autonomous region, the warning blared: “Attention! The integrated emergency warning system is being tested!”
But the rehearsal rattled nerves.
One shaken resident said: “First the siren blared, and only then did they announce over the loudspeaker that it was a drill and to remain calm.”
Another fumed: “Why are they scaring people so much for no reason? I’m already so anxious.”
And some couldn’t even understand the message, with one persons saying: “You can hear the sirens, but what the announcer says next is completely incomprehensible.
“You can’t make out a single word.”
In Moscow, some claimed they heard nothing at all.
Meanwhile, in Volgograd and Krasnodar, the wail was swallowed by traffic noise.
But state TV channel Zvezda coolly insisted it was just business as usual, announcing: “A scheduled test of the warning systems was conducted.
“Radio and TV broadcasts were also suspended for one minute.”
Independent outlet Mash tried to calm panic, saying: “Sirens are still sounding in cities, but don’t be alarmed. Everything is fine. This is planned work.”
Putin’s nuke drill included instructions for citizens on what to do during real emergencies[/caption]
Smoke rises over Kyiv after Russian drone and missile strikes[/caption]
Destroyed buildings and burning cars at the site of an air attack at an undisclosed location in the Kyiv region[/caption]
The timing is no accident. The Kremlin is loudly warning of “threats from the West” — and it comes just as Putin ordered his biggest military call-up in nearly a decade.
This week the Russian tyrant signed a decree conscripting 135,000 young men aged 18–30 for “routine service” between October and December — the largest autumn draft since 2016.
Moscow insists the recruits won’t be sent to Ukraine, but analysts say that promise has been broken before.
Once trained, these men are a phone call away from the front.
It’s part of Putin’s drive to push the Russian army to 1.5 million troops – even as Western intelligence estimates over one million Russian soldiers have been killed or wounded since the full-scale invasion began in 2022.
On state TV, Putin struck his usual defiant tone.
He boasted: “Our fighters and commanders go on the attack, and the entire country… is waging this righteous battle.
“Together we are defending our love for the Motherland… we are fighting and we are prevailing.”
VLADIMIR Putin isn’t just fighting in Ukraine — he’s waging a shadow war across Europe.
The Kremlin is testing NATO’s resolve with drone incursions, airspace violations and cyberattacks, while pumping propaganda to fracture Western unity.
This month alone, Russian drones buzzed Danish and Norwegian military bases, breached Polish skies in “choreographed” swarms, and fighter jets trespassed into Estonian airspace.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warns Moscow is “checking Europe’s capacity to protect its skies” — a dry run for wider aggression.
Hybrid warfare is Putin’s playbook: mix military threats, covert sabotage, disinformation and energy blackmail to intimidate neighbours without triggering all-out war.
Western officials fear these tactics could pave the way for a strike beyond Ukraine if Europe looks weak or divided.
Analysts say the Kremlin wants to destabilise NATO’s eastern flank, sap European support for Kyiv and force the West into concessions.
With Russia’s army expanding to 1.5 million troops and its drones ranging deep into allied airspace, Europe is on high alert.
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VLADIMIR Putin has ordered his biggest autumn military draft in nearly a decade – as fears mount that warmongering Russia could attack Europe.
The Kremlin tyrant has called up 135,000 men as his forces bleed manpower along a 620-mile front in Ukraine.
An advertising screen promoting contract military service in the Russian army and reading ‘There is such a profession to defend fatherland’[/caption]
Russian servicemen march on Red Square during the Victory Day military parade in Moscow, 2022[/caption]
The decree, issued on Monday, summons men aged 18-30 for “routine service” from October to December.
It is the largest autumn call-up since 2016 and part of a relentless push to swell Russia’s army to 1.5million troops.
The Kremlin insists these are not combat mobilisations. Moscow’s generals claim conscripts won’t be sent to Ukraine — a pledge they have broken before.
Analysts warn that even if fresh recruits are not deployed straight away, completing training makes them far more likely to end up on the battlefield later.
The scale of the draft betrays Russia’s crisis.
Western defence estimates revealed more than one million Russian soldiers have been killed or wounded since the invasion began in 2022.
Despite this bloodletting, Putin has steadily increased annual conscription by about five per cent and pumped military spending to Soviet-era highs.
On Kremlin channels, Putin tried to project strength.
“Our fighters and commanders go on the attack, and the entire country… is waging this righteous battle,” he boasted.
“Together we are defending our love for the Motherland… we are fighting and we are prevailing.”
But his need for such a massive call-up tells a different story – a grinding war with no quick victory in sight.
While Russia trumpets the capture to two small settlements in Donetsk, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Kyiv’s counter-offensive near Dobropillia is making “strong progress”.
Ukraine is also urging allies to build a “joint, fully reliable shield against Russian aerial threats” after Russian drones violated Polish airspace and even shut down Copenhagen airport for two hours.
In Washington, Donald Trump’s envoy Keith Kellogg signalled a potential policy shift.
Suggesting the US may soon allow Ukraine to strike deep inside Russia with American weapons, he said: “Use the ability to hit deep. There are no such things as sanctuaries.”
Russian servicemen march on Red Square during the 2022 Victory Day military parade[/caption]
A Russian Ministry of Defence billboard with the inscription “Join Your People” on the streets in St. Petersburg[/caption]
Vice-President JD Vance confirmed long-range Tomahawk missiles are under review.
The Kremlin brushed off the threat, with mouthpiece Dmitry Peskov saying: “Whether it’s Tomahawks or other missiles, they won’t be able to change the dynamic.”
But from Liverpool, UK Defence Secretary John Healey issued a direct challenge.
He said: “President Putin, you will not win. Stop the killing, start the talks, agree to a peace.
“We will stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes.”
VLADIMIR Putin isn’t just fighting in Ukraine — he’s waging a shadow war across Europe.
The Kremlin is testing NATO’s resolve with drone incursions, airspace violations and cyberattacks, while pumping propaganda to fracture Western unity.
This month alone, Russian drones buzzed Danish and Norwegian military bases, breached Polish skies in “choreographed” swarms, and fighter jets trespassed into Estonian airspace.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warns Moscow is “checking Europe’s capacity to protect its skies” — a dry run for wider aggression.
Hybrid warfare is Putin’s playbook: mix military threats, covert sabotage, disinformation and energy blackmail to intimidate neighbours without triggering all-out war.
Western officials fear these tactics could pave the way for a strike beyond Ukraine if Europe looks weak or divided.
Analysts say the Kremlin wants to destabilise NATO’s eastern flank, sap European support for Kyiv and force the West into concessions.
With Russia’s army expanding to 1.5 million troops and its drones ranging deep into allied airspace, Europe is on high alert.
Zelensky has warned that Putin may not stop at Ukraine.
Speaking in Kyiv after meeting Donald Trump at the UN, he said: “Putin will not wait to finish his war in Ukraine.
“He will open up some other direction. Nobody knows where. He wants that.”
Zelensky accused the Kremlin of deliberately probing Europe’s defences with a wave of drone incursions.
Russian drones have been spotted over Denmark, Poland and Romania, while fighter jets recently violated Estonian airspace.
“The Kremlin is checking Europe’s capacity to protect its skies,” Zelensky said, warning that EU governments appear unprepared for this new, fast-moving threat.
A serviceman attends the 2025 joint Russian-Belarusian military drills at a training ground near the town of Borisov[/caption]
Russian soldiers walks along a street in Mariupol in 2022[/caption]
Earlier this month, Ukraine tracked 92 drones heading toward Poland in what officials described as a “choreographed” attack.
Most were intercepted, but 19 crossed into Polish territory and four were shot down.
Drones were also seen above a Danish military base and a Norwegian base over the weekend.
Zelensky said some countries will soon send representatives to Ukraine for “practical training” in how to repel Russian aerial attacks, offering Kyiv’s hard-won expertise to help Europe defend itself.
Western security analysts say these incursions are a worrying signal that Moscow could expand the conflict to destabilise Nato’s eastern flank.
Combined with Putin’s massive new draft and his drive to boost the army to 1.5 million troops, it’s fuelling fears the Kremlin is preparing for a wider war.
Despite Kremlin claims of a “righteous battle,” this conscription wave exposes Putin’s dilemma.
His army is bleeding, his generals need bodies, and yet the war he started shows no sign of ending.