Six Russian jets were intercepted over the Baltic this week after NATO scrambled its planes as part of an air policing mission.

Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed as “nonsense” the suggestion that Russia might attack a NATO member state.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has arrived in Kiev, days after another deadly major Russian missile and drone attack on the Ukrainian capital and other parts of the country. Rutte is accompanied

Romanian authorities said a Russian drone hit the roof of an apartment block and exploded, potentially raising tensions between Moscow and European nations.

An explosive-laden Russian drone hit an apartment building in Romania early Friday, injuring two people, its government said, as Moscow’s forces attacked a nearby Ukrainian port.

Romania’s president said the collision demands a “firm, coordinated, and appropriate response."

The United States and several European leaders condemned Russia after an explosive-laden drone crossed into Romanian airspace and detonated in the southeastern city of Galați, marking what Romanian officials described as the country’s most serious security incident since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in 2022.

NATO air forces were scrambled after Russian drones approached alliance airspace during overnight attacks near Ukraine.

A Russian drone struck a 10-story apartment building in Galati, Romania during a nighttime attack on neighboring Ukraine, sparking a fire and injuring two people

The United States is reportedly considering deploying nuclear weapons to additional NATO member states as concerns grow over Russia’s military posture and future U.S. force levels in Europe. Reports suggest countries such as Poland and the Baltic states are seeking a stronger American nuclear presence to boost deterrence on NATO’s eastern flank.

Putin’s threats are triggering a massive response across NATO’s eastern frontier. Latvia is deploying Dragon’s Teeth anti-tank barriers as part of the growing Baltic Defense Line, while Estonia and Lithuania strengthen their borders against potential Russian aggression.