Romania has asked Ukraine to shoot down Russian drones flying into its territory, according to the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. On Wednesday, September 18, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha paid a working visit to Romania.

Earlier this month, NATO states Romania and Latvia saw Russian drones crash after breaching their airspace, prompting official calls for measures to act jointly to counter Russia air incursions.

Romanian Defence Minister Angel Tîlvăr says the countries of the Bucharest Nine (B9) "are deeply concerned" by numerous instances of Russian drones and missiles entering the Alliance's airspace and a "decisive" response from NATO is required.

Latvia’s president said NATO needs to have the ability to shoot down Russian drones that stray into member states’ territory as he called for increased air defenses on the alliance’s eastern flank.