NATO must enact a "robust coordinated" response to incidents in which Russian missiles or drones fired at Ukraine enter the alliance's airspace, Romanian Defence Minister Angel Tilvar said on Wednesday.

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.

Speaking at a meeting of the Bucharest Nine (B9) format, Romanian Defense Minister Angel Tilvar called for "enforcing the rotational air defense and integrated anti-missile model as soon as possible."

NATO must take "robust coordinated" measures in response to incidents where Russian missiles or drones launched by Ukraine invade the alliance's airspace, according to Romanian Defense Minister Angel Tîlvăr.

Romania has confirmed drone fragments on several occasions since Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Defense ministers from from nine eastern European nations urged NATO to prepare a “collective answer” to mounting cases of airspace violations by Russia among nations bordering Ukraine.

The defence ministers of Romania, Poland and Latvia have written a joint letter to their NATO allies stressing the need to immediately strengthen air defence efforts on the Alliance's eastern flank. Source: Delfi,

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.