NATO allies can now shoot down Russian warplanes crossing alliance borders

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NATO allies can now shoot down Russian warplanes crossing alliance borders, marking a shift from solely providing arms and intelligence support. This change in military posture, agreed upon by 32 member nations, follows recent Russian drone and fighter jet incursions into NATO airspace. The updated "rules of engagement" signify a strategic and technical evolution in how the alliance responds to aggression.


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