US EditionPoland Shoots Down Russian Drones That Violated Its Airspace During Ukraine Strike
Polish and NATO forces intercepted and destroyed 19 Russian drones violating Poland's airspace during a large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine, marking Poland's first direct military engagement in the conflict.
- Poland said multiple drones entered its airspace and were shot down by Polish and NATO planes, marking NATO's first engagement in allied airspace.
- The drone incursion followed a major Russian attack on Ukraine that came three days earlier, with Ukraine and allies saying at least 19 drones targeted Poland.
- Authorities recovered debris and drone remains across Poland, confirming seven drones and unidentified wreckage found in Mniszków, Ądź province, and near Elbląg in northern Poland.
- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk convened an emergency government meeting as Warsaw International Airport closed and Polish residents in eastern regions were urged to stay indoors while Polish military search teams located potential crash sites.
- The episode could push NATO toward permanent air-defense deployments as European leaders warn the event signals dangerous escalation and call for tougher sanctions on Moscow.
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