Russian drones over Poland are test of NATO's and Trump's resolve
NATO deployed fighter jets and helicopters from multiple member states to protect its eastern borders after 40 Russian drones breached Polish and Romanian airspace, officials said.
- Mark Rutte, NATO's Secretary General, revealed the immediate launch of Operation Eastern Sentry to strengthen the security of the alliance's eastern border following the entry of Russian drones into Polish airspace.
- The drone incursions happened amid unclear intentions and tested NATO's treaty guarantees, while President Trump responded nonchalantly when asked about the incident.
- Leading NATO countries including Denmark, France, the UK, and Germany have deployed fighter aircraft and additional resources to bolster defenses along the alliance’s eastern border, particularly around the Baltic region, while allied leaders publicly denounced the violations.
- The U.S. ambassador to NATO emphasized the alliance’s unity by expressing strong support for NATO members amid recent airspace incursions and promising to protect all NATO lands.
- The incident underscored the fragility of peace, with Rutte calling the incursions reckless, while Poland and NATO intensified defense, though Trump's cautious rhetoric raised concerns about alliance resolve.
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A week has passed since 19 Russian drones were sent against NATO member Poland. Vladimir Putin is of course studying the reaction. But nothing has happened that seems to deter him.

Russian drones over Poland are test NATO and Trump
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Russian drones over Poland are test of NATO's and Trump's resolve
Deliberate or not, shooting down Russian machines was necessary to show resolve
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[NHK] Following a Russian military drone that violated Polish airspace, a senior official from NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) said there were no other options than shooting it down with a fighter jet.
Shooting Down Russian Drones Over Poland: Who Is Trying To Start World War 3?
The world is now closer to a full-scale war between NATO and Russia than at any time since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis. In the early morning hours of September 10, 2025, Western air defenses spotted a fleet of Russian drones that had entered Poland’s airspace. Shortly thereafter, NATO fighter planes intercepted the intruders, shooting […]
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