Sikorski: NATO should start shooting down Russian drones and missiles over Ukraine

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has stated that NATO member states should take a more active role in defending Ukraine's airspace. According to Sikorski, alliance forces should start shooting down Russian drones and missiles that fly in a westward direction within Ukrainian territory. His remarks were reported by Estonian public broadcaster ERR.

Proposal tied to Ukraine's air defense

Sikorski's comments address the question of how NATO countries could help Ukraine counter Russian aerial attacks by preventing drones and missiles from continuing their flight path toward the west. The source report does not specify further details, such as the exact circumstances or means by which such interceptions would be carried out.

The Polish foreign minister's position comes as the war in Ukraine continues, with Russia regularly using drones and missiles to strike Ukrainian territory. Sikorski's stated view reflects an ongoing discussion about what role NATO countries could play in limiting these attacks.

The report on Sikorski's statement was first published by Estonian public broadcaster ERR and was also republished by the Estonian news outlet pmo.ee. It is not yet known whether other NATO member states or alliance leadership have officially responded to the Polish foreign minister's proposal.