Ukraine Warns of Response to Alleged Hungarian Drone Incursions
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated his country will respond if Hungarian drones violate Ukrainian airspace again, following reported reconnaissance activity. zelenskyy announced the alleged airspace violations on X, stating Ukrainian forces recorded the presence of reconnaissance drones “probably Hungarian” and suggested they may have been attempting to map industrial areas near the border. A thorough investigation into the incident has been launched.
The exchange escalates tensions between the two nations amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Zelenskyy’s warning prompted a swift rebuke from Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó, who accused the Ukrainian president of “losing his senses due to anti-Hungarian obsessions” and dismissed the claims.The incident highlights the complex geopolitical landscape surrounding the war, with neighboring countries navigating delicate relationships while Ukraine defends against Russian aggression.
Zelenskyy indicated the drones may have been attempting to assess “industrial potential in the border areas.” He emphasized that Ukraine will “respond appropriately” to any further incursions. Szijjártó countered Zelenskyy’s statement, claiming the Ukrainian president is “starting to see things that are not there.”
The incident was first reported by Zelenskyy on his X account.
