Britain could send fighter jets and air defence system to Poland: Report
NATO allies took coordinated air defense actions, shooting down about two dozen Russian drones violating Polish airspace, marking the first such defensive operation since Russia's 2022 invasion.
- John Healey spoke at the E5 defence ministers meeting today in Woolwich, addressing recent Russian drone incursions into Polish airspace.
- This meeting took place in the aftermath of Russia's coordinated drone strikes near the Ukraine border and a historic breach of Polish and NATO airspace.
- RAF Eurofighters recently completed Operation Chessman in Poland, contributing 500 flying hours and 20 scrambles to protect airspace, with Dutch F-35s supporting the Polish response last night.
- Healey condemned Russia’s conduct as highly irresponsible and unlike anything seen before, promising steadfast support alongside allies and calling on UK forces to enhance NATO’s air defence capabilities in Poland.
- The UK plans to enhance NATO air defence readiness in Poland amid ongoing tensions and aims to maintain pressure on Russia until a just peace is achieved.
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NATO launches the "Eastern Sentinel" air defence system following the attack on Poland and warns that Moscow can reach Madrid or London.
Russian drones force Europe to defend itself, perhaps alone, after Put
BRUSSELS (AP) — Since Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, NATO has focused on trying to deter an attack on its own territory and avoid all-out war with nuclear armed Russia. Now the time has come for NATO to defend itself, and European allies might have to do it alone, experts and leaders say. As it has attacked Ukraine, Russia has incessantly harassed Kyiv’s European backers. Warplanes and ships have breach…
Alarm in Poland: NATO country used fighter jets against Russian drones. Head of government Tusk warns against propaganda. The news ticker.
More NATO members send troops, artillery and air defence systems to secure the Estacian flag, after which Poland has called an intrusion without prior Russian drones in its airspace, reports BBC.
Several NATO members are sending troops, artillery and air defense systems to secure its eastern flank after what Poland called an unprecedented Russian drone incursion into its airspace.In the early hours of Wednesday, three Russian drones were shot down after horseback riding were found in Polish airspace.Other drones crashed to the ground and were later found throughout eastern Poland.And Poland has requested a UN Security Council session in …
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