Russian Defense Minister directs plan against US drones

Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov has directed the general staff of the Russian armed forces to create a plan to address the growing presence of US drones flying over the Black Sea. This decision comes in response to the Russian Ministry of Defense's announcement on social media regarding the heightened activity of US strategic drones in the region.

The Ministry of Defense expressed concerns about the increasing number of US drones conducting surveillance and target acquisition missions to support Ukrainian forces equipped with advanced weaponry from Western countries. These drone operations raise the risk of potential encounters with Russian Aerospace Forces aircraft, raising fears of potential direct conflicts between NATO and Russia.

The ministry highlighted the deepening involvement of the United States and NATO allies in the Ukrainian conflict, backing the government in Kyiv. It issued a warning that NATO member states would be held responsible for their actions in the region, particularly concerning the surge in drone activities over the Black Sea.

The escalating tensions over US drone activities in the Black Sea region underscore the complex dynamics at play in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. As both sides continue to maneuver and assert their interests, the risk of unintended confrontations remains high. The international community closely watches these developments, hoping for diplomatic solutions to prevent further escalation.