US EditionNATO’s Article 4 invoked over Russian drones in Poland: What to know
- On September 10, 2025, Poland reported multiple incursions of Russian drones into its airspace and responded by invoking Article 4 of the NATO treaty, leading to coordinated defensive actions among alliance members.
- The drone incursions followed Russia's extensive aerial assault on Ukraine and increased regional tensions, leading Poland to seek urgent NATO consultations.
- Poland shut down four airports, scrambled fighter jets from Poland and NATO allies, and confirmed 19 airspace intrusions, many originating from Belarus.
- NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte characterized the violation as part of a pattern and committed to keeping a careful watch on the situation near NATO's frontiers with Russia and Belarus.
- Invoking Article 4 triggered diplomatic consultations without obligating military action, signaling heightened concern but not collective defense under Article 5.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin's main target during the drone attack on Poland was probably not the civilian house that was hit in the eastern city of Vinnytsia, nor the closure of the airspace around Warsaw's busiest airport.
Russia directly blamed for the incident and urgent consultations with allies requested in accordance with Article 4 of the NATO Charter
Poland announced on Thursday 11 September the establishment of a no-fly zone on the border between Belarus and Ukraine. A decision that comes after the intrusion of some 20 drones...
Poland's allies, including France and Germany, have announced that they will strengthen their air defence capabilities following the intrusion of drones into their territory and as Moscow and its Belarusian ally launch major joint military exercises on Friday. ...
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