US EditionPoland Shoots Down Russian Drones That Violated Its Airspace During Ukraine Strike
Polish forces neutralized multiple Russian drones violating airspace during a large-scale assault on Ukraine, marking NATO's first direct military engagement in the conflict.
- Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced the activation of NATO's Article 4 due to nineteen Russian drones violating Polish airspace, which he termed a significant provocation.
- Poland has requested NATO consultations under Article 4 following the shooting down of nineteen Russian drones that violated its airspace.
- Tusk emphasized that these incidents reflect a wider security threat in the region, noting that the first violation occurred at 11:30 p.m.
- Russia denied responsibility for the drones and claimed that Poland had not provided evidence of their origin, according to Russian diplomat Andrei Ordash.
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It's the first time a NATO member has been shooting since the war began, "changing the game" for Poland and allies. Five responses on Russian drones probably reached the country.
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Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called on NATO allies to move beyond political statements and take concrete action after Russian drones entered Polish territory, as quoted by RBC-Ukraine on September 10. He urged a swift decision allowing allied forces to intercept and shoot down Russian drones and missiles over Ukraine. “The time for condemnations is over. It is now time to act in response to Russia’s strike on Poland,” Sybiha said. “A…
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