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Nato Vows to Defend Polish Airspace After Russian Drone Breach
10 Sep
Summary
- Poland warns of conflict risk after Russian drones enter its airspace
- Nato scrambles jets to respond, vowing to defend "every inch" of territory
- Incident marks first time Nato has fired on Russia since Ukraine invasion
On September 10, 2025, Poland found itself on the brink of conflict with Russia after a major breach of its airspace by Russian drones. According to Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, 19 drones entered Polish skies overnight, with at least three being shot down by the country's air defenses.
The incident has drawn fierce condemnation from Ukraine, Poland, and Nato allies, who believe it was a deliberate provocation by Russia. Tusk has invoked Article 4 of the Nato treaty, calling for consultations with member states. He warned that the situation has brought Poland the closest it has been to open conflict since World War 2.
In response, the US has vowed to defend "every inch of Nato territory," a welcome statement for European leaders amid concerns over the alliance's willingness to engage militarily. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer also expressed support for Poland and Ukraine, condemning Russia's "blatant disregard for peace."
The drone incursion marks the first time a Nato country has fired on Russia since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Nato Secretary-General Mark Rutte said the incident, whether intentional or not, was "absolutely reckless and dangerous." Poland has consulted closely with the alliance on next steps as the crisis threatens to escalate.
