Russia has warned that any attack by a NATO member state on its territory would trigger a 'decisive and destructive' response. The warning was issued by Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova during a press briefing, according to a report by the state news agency TASS published on Thursday. Zakharova emphasized that no Western military leadership or force would be able to stop Russia’s reaction if such aggression occurred.

She further cautioned that Western leaders should understand the consequences of their statements and actions, suggesting that they were pushing Europe toward a dangerous direction. The remarks came after Ukraine launched what was described as the largest drone attack on Moscow from Wednesday night to Thursday morning, damaging a key oil refinery and causing fires and debris across the region.

Following the drone strikes, all major airports in Moscow temporarily suspended flight operations as a precautionary measure, according to the report.