Russian State Media Says NATO Drone Fury Meant to Pressure Trump
NATO's defensive and political measures follow the drone incursion, involving fighter jets from four member countries as Poland invoked Article 4 for allied consultations.
- On September 10, 2025, Poland recorded 19 drones entering its airspace, leading to the downing of up to four devices near Wohyn village in eastern Poland.
- This incident followed Russia's February 2022 invasion of Ukraine and occurred amid a large Russian drone attack on Ukrainian cities between September 9 and 10, while Moscow denied planning strikes on Poland.
- NATO, with fighter jets from Poland, the Netherlands, Italy, and Germany, intercepted the drones and responded quickly under Supreme Allied Commander Alexus Grynkewich, invoking Article 4 for consultations.
- Russia’s ambassador Andrey Ordash and Kremlin voices denied evidence of Russian origin or explosives in the drones, while some Russian experts claimed the provocation aimed to pressure U.S. President Trump to reconsider peace efforts.
- The event marked one of NATO’s sternest airspace violations, prompted a defensive military response and political reactions, and raised tensions as European leaders condemned the incursion and supported Poland.
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NATO faces dilemma as Russian military provocations multiply
From Tuesday night to Wednesday morning, Moscow launched a barrage of 450 drones against cities in western Ukraine. Poland registered the incursion of 19 flying devices into its airspace, prompting an unprecedented response from NATO.
Bloomberg reports that NATO is preparing defensive military measures in response to Russian drone incursions into Poland, aiming to strengthen deterrence on the Alliance's eastern flank.
As reported by Bloomberg, NATO is preparing defensive operations in response to the drone incident that violated Polish airspace. The alliance is focusing on strengthening deterrence on its eastern flank, according to information provided to the agency by a person familiar with the situation. It also provides details of what this will entail.
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