US EditionUK's Starmer: Russia's violation of Polish airspace 'extremely reckless'
- During the night spanning September 9 and the early hours of September 10, a minimum of 19 Russian drones, some reportedly launched from Belarusian territory, violated Polish airspace amid a large-scale attack on Ukraine.
- Following the incursion, Poland triggered Article 4, prompting NATO member countries to hold urgent discussions to address concerns regarding national security and the protection of territorial boundaries.
- Polish F-16s, with assistance from NATO assets including Dutch F-35 fighters and Italian airborne early warning aircraft, intercepted and destroyed at least eight drones while multiple airports were shut down and air and ground forces were deployed across eastern Poland.
- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte condemned the drone breach as "absolutely reckless" and emphasized NATO's collective defense commitment while EU leaders called for stronger sanctions on Moscow.
- The incident heightened tensions with allies denouncing Russia’s actions as deliberate provocations and testing NATO's defenses, though leaders stressed that the alliance's immediate response remains diplomatic.
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Poland Invokes NATO Article 4 as Russia’s Deliberate Drone Strike Threatens War
At least 19 Russian military drones, some launched from Belarus, entered Polish airspace during a large-scale assault on Ukraine over the past two days, according to Polish and NATO officials.
Poland-NATO vs Russia: A New Phase of Conflict Rises as Drones Cross Borders - Real News Now
As I contemplate the unraveling situation, it’s clear that NATO’s proximity to full-blown conflict with Russia is at an alarming peak. The recent events involving Russian drones crossing into Polish airspace underscore this tension. On a telling night, Polish and NATO forces managed to shoot down multiple drones out of the 19 that had intruded, marking a chilling new chapter in the strained relationship. The early morning incident on September 1…
Poland seeks NATO consultations after downing Russian drones
Poland sought a consultation of NATO powers after shooting down drones that crossed into its territory during Russia’s latest massive air strike on Ukraine, calling the incursion an “act of aggression.” Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the airspace violation in…
Jury is still out on whether Russia attacked Poland with drones
Did Russia Attack Poland with Drones? Poland says that 19 allegedly Russian drones entered its airspace. In an all-night operation on September 9, the Polish air force tried to track them down. According to the Polish prime minister, Donald Tusk, four of them were destroyed but the rest remain missing. Poland blamed Russia for an […] The post Jury is still out on whether Russia attacked Poland with drones appeared first on Asia Times.
Russia's war is escalating, says EU as Nato jets scramble to down drones in Poland
Poland shot down Russian drones breaching Polish airspace, raising fears of war spillover. Moscow said the attacked aimed at Ukrainian military-industrial sites in western Ukraine, and claimed it had no planned targets on Polish soil.
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