Poland Downs Drones in Airspace During Russian Attack

Poland downed drones that entered its airspace during Russian aerial attacks on Ukraine, according to Prime Minister Donald Tusk. The incident marked the first time a NATO country has shot down hostile objects violating its airspace during the war. Polish authorities scrambled aircraft and used weapons against the drones, with one damaged drone discovered in a village. The incident sparked warnings of further Russian aggression and solidarity from the EU and NATO. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for a global response to Russia's actions, while Polish President Karol Nawrocki warned against trusting Putin's intentions.

Poland's military shot down drones that violated its airspace during a Russian attack on neighboring Ukraine, according to Polish defense officials. The drones were linked to the Russian attack, and Poland's Operational Command of the Armed Forces activated defensive procedures to neutralize the threat. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk was in constant contact with the President and Minister of Defense, and the country's Territorial Defense Forces were activated for ground searches of downed drones.

Poland has scrambled its air defenses and shot down drones in its airspace after a Russian air attack on Ukraine. The Polish Prime Minister, Donald Tusk, has called for an emergency meeting of the council of ministers and is in 'constant contact' with Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte. Poland's military command reported that drones repeatedly violated Polish airspace during the Russian attack, and radars tracked more than 10 objects, neutralizing those that posed a threat. This marks the first time Poland has been directly involved in the war in Ukraine.