Kremlin Signals No Immediate Territorial Concessions in Ukraine
A new German police unit dedicated to countering drone threats launched operations Tuesday, with Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt stating the force must be prepared to “intervene quickly, everywhere” in the country. The unit, based in ahrensfelde, near Berlin, is slated to grow to over 130 personnel. simultaneously, German airports will receive anti-drone defense systems funded by operators and regional governments.
according to a ministry press release, the deployed technologies will include “jamming of control signals, detection technologies,” and “interceptor drones.” Dobrindt emphasized the necessity of a robust response, stating, “detect, repel, intercept and, yes, shoot down if necessary, because we cannot accept that the hybrid drone threat remains a danger to our security and intensifies.”
The move follows existing authorization for German police to disable drones and anticipates legislation allowing military intervention against airspace intrusions. A national anti-drone defense center is expected to be operational within days to improve inter-agency coordination.
The increased deployment comes amid a surge in drone activity near airports and critical infrastructure – especially military sites – across several European nations, with authorities suspecting Russian involvement.
Meanwhile, the Kremlin indicated Tuesday that no compromise solution has yet been chosen regarding the status of Ukrainian territories currently occupied by Russia. The statement suggests a continued firm stance on the issue, despite ongoing international pressure.
