SaralnamaPoland shot down at least three Russian drones in its airspace. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk reported 19 drone incursions, with some flying deep enough to close four airports. Polish and NATO aircraft, including F-35s and F-16s, were dispatched to intercept the drones. The incident occurred during a major Russian aerial attack on Ukraine. Poland found 15 drones, mostly in the eastern Lublin region. Tusk called for urgent NATO consultations under Article 4. Russia denied targeting Polish facilities, while Belarus claimed the drones entered Polish airspace accidentally. The event marks the first time Russian drones have been downed over NATO territory since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. (Updated 11 Sep 2025, 02:21 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Poland shot down at least three Russian drones in its airspace
- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk reported 19 drone incursions, with some flying deep enough to close four airports
- Polish and NATO aircraft, including F-35s and F-16s, were dispatched to intercept the drones