NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that Russia's actions were "escalatory, risk miscalculation and endanger lives," reiterating commitment to Article 5 and warning of a robust response.

Russia's actions were escalatory, risk miscalculation and endanger lives. NATO will respond in the manner, timing, and domain of our choosing.

NATO will decide whether to use force against Russian aircraft or drones violating Alliance airspace based on real-time intelligence assessments of threat level

Decisions on the use of force against intruding aircraft are taken in real time based on available intelligence about the level of threat posed, including factors such as intent, armaments, and potential risk

Allied Command Operations in Europe has the overall prerogative, responsibility and all necessary capabilities to take such decisions

In the case of the recent airspace violation in Estonia, NATO forces promptly intercepted and escorted the aircraft without escalation as no immediate threat was identified