US EditionPoland Shoots Down Russian Drones That Violated Its Airspace During Ukraine Strike
Polish forces neutralized multiple Russian drones violating airspace during a large-scale assault on Ukraine, marking NATO's first direct military engagement in the conflict.
- Poland has requested NATO to initiate consultations under Article 4 after Polish forces shot down 19 drones that entered its airspace during a Russian air attack on Ukraine, marking a significant escalation in the conflict.
- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk described the drone incursions as a 'large-scale provocation' by Russia and stated that this situation was the closest Poland has been to open conflict since World War Two.
- NATO allies supported Poland's response, involving F-16 jets and coordination through NATO's Combined Air Operations Centre, amidst fears of a broader confrontation between Russia and NATO members.
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It's the first time a NATO member has been shooting since the war began, "changing the game" for Poland and allies. Five responses on Russian drones probably reached the country.
NATO First: F-35 Fighters Help Down Russian Drones Over Poland
Key Points and Summary – A mass Russian strike on Ukraine spilled into NATO airspace as more than a dozen drones crossed into Poland, prompting airport closures and a rare Article 4 consultation. In a first for the alliance, NATO fighters engaged enemy targets in allied skies: Polish F-16s and Dutch F-35s, backed by Italian AWACS, tankers, and German Patriot units, downed multiple drones. Warsaw says 19 crossed; debris fell in several regions wi…
Experts: With Drones Over Poland, Russia Carries Out Boldest Test of Western Defenses Yet
NATO planes downed Russian drones after they entered Polish airspace during wider strikes on Ukraine on Wednesday, in the alliance’s first direct military engagement with Russia since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion in 2022. Russia denied targeting Poland and accused Warsaw of spreading “myths” to escalate the war in Ukraine.
Ukraine Urges NATO Allies to Intercept and Shoot Down Russian Drones Over Ukraine
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called on NATO allies to move beyond political statements and take concrete action after Russian drones entered Polish territory, as quoted by RBC-Ukraine on September 10. He urged a swift decision allowing allied forces to intercept and shoot down Russian drones and missiles over Ukraine. “The time for condemnations is over. It is now time to act in response to Russia’s strike on Poland,” Sybiha said. “A…
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