Italy's defence minister denies reported alert over Russian drone attacks
Defence Minister Guido Crosetto has denied reports of an Italian alert concerning possible Russian drone attacks, saying there was no need to add fuel to the fire.
Italy's defence minister, Guido Crosetto, has denied reports of an alert issued in connection with possible Russian drone attacks, according to ANSA.
Crosetto said that no one needs to add more fuel to the fire, a comment suggesting he viewed the reports as overstated or potentially inflammatory amid heightened European concern about drone incursions linked to Russia's war in Ukraine. The denial pushes back on the characterization of any formal Italian alert on the matter.
Concerns about drone and airspace incursions connected to Russia have grown across several European countries in recent months, following a series of incidents involving unidentified drones near military and civilian infrastructure in multiple NATO member states. Governments across the continent have faced pressure to respond to these incidents while avoiding unnecessary escalation.
Crosetto's remarks reflect an attempt to manage public and political reaction to drone-related reporting, distinguishing between confirmed government alerts and media or unofficial reports that may circulate around the same topic. Italian officials have periodically addressed questions about the country's air defence posture amid the broader European response to the war in Ukraine.
ANSA's report did not specify the origin of the reports that prompted Crosetto's denial.
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