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The European Union has passed a resolution that supports coordinated defensive actions, including the shooting down of unauthorized Russian drones and aircraft violating EU airspace.

Some shit you should know before you dig in: If you’re unaware, last month there were multiple airspace incursions into NATO and EU territory. In Poland, NATO fighter jets were scrambled on September 10 after 19 Russian drones breached its airspace. This resulted in NATO aircraft shooting down some of the drones. In Estonia, three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets violated national airspace for 12 minutes. Despite mounting evidence and international concern, Russia has denied any intentional involvement, dismissing the incidents as either coincidental or falsely attributed, and condemning NATO’s reactions as “reckless” and “irresponsible.”

What’s going on now: In a notable development, the European Parliament voted 469 in favor, 97 against, and 38 abstained to adopt a resolution calling for robust and unified action in response to repeated Russian airspace violations.The resolution supports coordinated defensive measures across the European Union, including authorization to shoot down unauthorized drones and aircraft that breach EU borders. It also backs the implementation of new surveillance and defense initiatives like the proposed “EU drone wall” and “Guardian of the Eastern Flank” to strengthen border security and airspace monitoring, particularly in vulnerable member states along the eastern front.

The resolution characterizes Russia’s recent drone incursions and airspace violations as part of a broader pattern of hybrid warfare and deliberate provocations, which MEPs say amount to state-sponsored terrorism. It calls for enhanced civil-military coordination to protect critical infrastructure, including airports and energy facilities, and urges member states to act in a “coordinated, united, and proportionate” manner in response to any further threats. Lawmakers stressed the need for complete airspace defense coverage across all EU countries, particularly those facing direct security risks.

Equally significant was the Parliament’s call to lift existing restrictions on Ukraine’s use of Western-supplied weapons, allowing Kyiv to target military assets inside Russian territory. MEPs said these restrictions hinder Ukraine’s ability to defend itself against cross-border attacks originating from Russia. The resolution argues that such strikes are legitimate if they are used to prevent further assaults on Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure, signaling a potential shift toward more assertive EU military support.

As of now, there’s been no comment from Russia.