NATO is responsible for integration of eastern patrol from Ukraine’s air defense

Mission Eastern guardThe announced NATO is dedicated to protecting the alliance and does not provide integration with Ukraine’s air defense system. This position was expressed by General Aleksus Ginkevich, the supreme commander-to-chief of the United Nato Armed Forces in Europe, at a meeting on September 12.

To the journalists about the feasibility of joining NATO Air Defense in Ukrainian, given the common enemy, Grinkevich emphasized that the mission was Eastern guard It focuses exclusively on alliance territory. He noted that there is no conflict between Ukraine’s help from individual member countries and their Obligations to NATO.

Generally, the operation covers the entire eastern alliance flank – from the northern region to the black and the Mediterranean seas. It incorporates soil and air defense systems, increasing the level of information exchange between member countries. Grinkevich added that this will boost NATO’s ability to effectively protect its territory.

The general also explained that earlier in the eastern flank there were separate air patrols and ground -based air defense system in different locations, and the current approach would be more integrated and integrated. Thanks to additional resources, it is planned to close the existing spaces and the concentration of forces in areas of the greatest need. In addition, the level of communication between the regions of the eastern flank improves.

As for the idea of ​​creating a “Wall of the Drone” on NATO’s eastern border, Grinkevich expressed support. He noted that such steps correspond to the goals of strengthening the region by using land and wind technologies. The general importance of studying the experience of Ukraine emphasizes the use of modern sensors and weapons, both kinetic and non -internal. Incorporating these decisions into NATO’s regular activity will be an integral part of regional restraint plans.

The Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte added that NATO can learn a lot from Ukraine. He recognized his highly developed base of defense-industrial and significant experience of blocking drones.

The day before, the issue of creating the “wall of drones” became relevant after a violation of Russia’s Poland airspace. The European Commissioner Andris Cubilyus called for the implementation of this initiative as soon as possible. In addition, the idea is supported by Baltic countries.

European Commission leader Ursula Von der Lyain also mentioned this proposal in his speech on September 10. He called for responding to the appeals of Baltic allies and emphasized that the creation of the “wall of drones” was required to ensure reliable defense of Europe.