Poland has confirmed it shot down multiple Russian drones that entered its airspace during a large-scale overnight attack on Ukraine, calling the violation an \u201cact of aggression.\u201d The incident, which marks the first time a NATO member has used military force against Russian drones in the conflict, prompted Prime Minister Donald Tusk to convene an emergency meeting with military and security officials in Warsaw. Poland\u2019s military said radars tracked more than ten objects, neutralizing those deemed a direct threat, while searches continue for potential crash sites.
The airspace breach triggered heightened security measures, with Warsaw\u2019s Chopin Airport forced to close for several hours and the airport in Lublin remaining shut. Citizens in at-risk regions including Podlaskie, Mazowieckie, and Lublin were urged to stay indoors. Poland\u2019s military command thanked NATO air command and Dutch F-35 fighter jets for their assistance in handling the situation, underscoring the seriousness with which the alliance treated the incursion. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has been in close contact with Polish leaders, though the alliance has not yet issued a formal response.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russia had launched 415 drones and 40 missiles across Ukraine in the overnight assault, with at least eight drones aimed toward Poland. He warned the incident set \u201can extremely dangerous precedent for Europe,\u201d stressing that only a strong, united response by Ukraine\u2019s partners\u2014including NATO states and the United States\u2014could prevent escalation. Russia\u2019s defense ministry has not responded to the claims.
The United States reacted with caution but concern. Senator Dick Durbin warned that President Vladimir Putin was testing NATO\u2019s resolve, while Congressman Joe Wilson described the drone incursions as an \u201cact of war\u201d against Poland. Calls have grown in Washington for stronger sanctions against Moscow, with President Donald Trump signaling he is prepared to move into a \u201csecond phase\u201d of economic penalties after stalled peace talks. Meanwhile, the European Union has also discussed coordinating new sanctions with the U.S. as Moscow and its ally Belarus conduct large-scale \u201cZapad\u201d military exercises near NATO\u2019s eastern borders.
Poland has been on high alert since a stray Ukrainian missile struck a village in 2022, killing two people. The latest episode underscores the growing risks of spillover from Russia\u2019s war in Ukraine into NATO territory, raising the stakes for both regional security and global diplomacy. With tensions mounting, Poland has also announced plans to close its border with Belarus this week as precautionary measures intensify across Eastern Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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