20. September 2025

Dr. Frank Umbach assesses the incursion of Russian drones and fighter jets into NATO airspace on n-tv Dr. Frank Umbach assesses the incursion of Russian drones and fighter jets into NATO airspace on n-tv

“Provocations may be a kind of warning to the US”

On September 20th, security expert Dr. Frank Umbach discussed the repeated incursions of Russian drones and fighter jets into NATO airspace in an interview with n-tv.

Dr. Frank Umbach during his interview given to n-tv on September 20th.
Dr. Frank Umbach during his interview given to n-tv on September 20th. © n-tv
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From Dr. Frank Umbach's perspective, Russia is attempting to send a signal to Europe and the US through its repeated violations of NATO airspace. The Kremlin is attempting to warn the West against military involvement in Eastern Europe and to test the US's ability to respond, Dr. Umbach said in the interview.

Dr. Frank Umbach is Head of Research of the European Cluster for Climate, Energy and Resource Security (EUCERS) at the Center for Advanced Security, Strategic and Integration Studies (CASSIS)

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