Germany calls for Ukraine to be given the opportunity to destroy drone production in Russia

The head of the Bundestag's defense committee, Thomas Rövekamp, called for Ukraine to be given the opportunity to destroy drone production and launch sites on Russian territory, Spiegel reported, Ukrinform writes.

"We still face very significant challenges in air defense, especially in countering massive drone attacks," the Bundestag member said.

According to Rövekamp, the best way to combat drones is to destroy their production facilities and launchers. To do this, it is important that NATO partners quickly equip Ukraine so that it can also take action against these targets on enemy territory.

He also emphasized that coordination is needed within NATO, which will allow determining when and over whose territory it is necessary to counter a drone attack.

"It should be possible, with the consent of the affected country, such as Ukraine, to neutralize drones that threaten NATO territories, even in its airspace," Rövekamp said.

At the same time, the spokesman for the German Federal Government, Stefan Cornelius, stated at a briefing that Germany will not shoot down Russian drones over Ukraine.

"The rules for the use of force within NATO, in particular to counter enemy drones in Alliance airspace, are clearly defined. The federal government and allies support these rules. No additional options for action outside these rules are provided," he noted.

At the same time, Cornelius assured that the German government will continue to support Ukraine in its defense efforts. This includes both financial and military assistance.

"We are constantly analyzing the situation and providing the necessary assistance, taking into account international obligations and our own defense needs. Specific decisions are made in coordination with allies," the spokesman said.

It was previously reported that Russian Gerbera drones reached Poland thanks to additional fuel tanks. The drones were able to cover a distance of over 700 km, which allowed them to fly through the territory of Belarus.