US EditionNATO launches ‘Eastern Sentry’ operation in response to Russian drone incursions
- NATO launched the Eastern Sentry operation on September 12, 2025, to protect its eastern flank following Russian drones entering Polish airspace.
- The operation responded to a dangerous Russian drone incursion into Poland on September 10, 2025, which Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk called an attack, not a mistake.
- Eastern Sentry will integrate air and ground defenses with contributions from Denmark, France, the UK, and Germany, and enhance NATO's rapid and flexible response capabilities.
- General Alexus Grynkewich, NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe, highlighted the alliance's unity with the statement, "What affects one ally affects us all," and reaffirmed NATO's dedication to protecting all areas within its borders.
- The launch of Eastern Sentry signals NATO's increased deterrence posture amid ongoing Russian aggression and stalled peace talks, while EU and UK also extended sanctions on Russia.
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NATO launches Operation Eastern Sentry after Russian drones enter Polish airspace
NATO launched Operation Eastern Sentry, boosting defences on its eastern flank with French, Danish, German, and UK forces after Russian drones entered Poland, sparking sharp political responses from Poland and EU leaders.
NATO launches ‘Eastern Sentry’ defense boost after Russian confrontation
NATO has launched a response to Russia’s violation of Polish airspace. Dozens of Russian drones flew into the area on Tuesday before being shot down by NATO and Polish forces. Eastern Sentry NATO, which is composed of 32 countries, announced the launch of “Eastern Sentry,” which they described as military activity aimed at bolstering NATO’s posture along the confederation’s eastern flank. “The violation of Poland’s airspace earlier this week is …
Nato boosts defence of Europe’s eastern flank to ward off Russia
Nato announced plans to strengthen the defence of Europe’s eastern flank on Friday, two days after Poland shot down drones that had violated its airspace in the first known action of its kind by a member of the Western alliance during Russia’s war in Ukraine. Warsaw has portrayed the drone incursions as an attempt by Russia to test the capabilities of Poland and Nato to respond. On Friday, Poland rejected Donald Trump’s suggestion that the incur…
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