Europe has been issued a stark warning to protect its skies following a "pattern of growing threats" an EU cheif called "hybrid warfare."

President of the EU Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, said in a statement: "Make no mistake. The recent incursions in our skies are part of a pattern of growing threats. It’s time to call it by its name. This is hybrid warfare. Europe must get the capacity to respond and protect our skies." She added: " Russia wants to sow divison. We have to answer with unity."

Europe has been on high alert in recent weeks after a series of suspected Russian drone incursions into Europe. It began with the flight of nearly two dozen UAVs into Poland. Others have been seen across northern Europe, including in Germany, Denmark, Norway and the Netherlands.

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