NATO bolsters Romanian defenses as EU tightens rules for Ukrainian military-age men
Spain is deploying F-18 jets to Romania, while the EU tightens immigration rules for military-age Ukrainian men at Kyiv's request.
NATO has announced new defensive deployments to Romania, with Spain contributing seven F-18 fighter jets, an aerial refueler, and three anti-drone helicopters alongside 200 military personnel to secure Eastern Flank airspace.
Concurrently, European Union member states agreed to stricter entry regulations for military-age Ukrainian men aged 23 to 60 following a request from Kyiv aimed at discouraging draft evasion.
On the battlefield, reports indicate Russia launched a North Korean missile near Kryvyi Rih, marking the first reported use of such weaponry in a year and resulting in civilian fatalities. Meanwhile, former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov attributed his recent dismissal during a political shuffle to his attempts to reform military procurement processes.
Sources: Digi24, Moldova1