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Allies Bolster Poland’s Air Defenses After Russian Drones Breach Airspace

Poland’s Article 4 appeal prompted new NATO air patrols alongside an emergency UN review of the cross-border drone incursion.

Trump counters EU & NATO over Russia’s Poland drone incursion
The drone incursions came a week after Trump hosted Polish President Karol Nawrocki at the White House and the two men spoke on Wednesday as Poland pressed allies for more air defense tools.
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Overview

  • Poland reported at least 19 Russian drones crossed into its airspace on September 10, with Polish and NATO forces shooting down several and no casualties reported.
  • France pledged to deploy three Rafale jets and Germany said it will extend and expand air policing over Poland as allies reinforce the eastern flank.
  • Poland invoked NATO Article 4 and secured an emergency UN Security Council meeting for September 12 to press its case that Moscow launched the raid.
  • President Donald Trump said the incursion could have been a mistake but expressed displeasure with the situation, while the Kremlin denied targeting Poland.
  • Officials noted property damage, including a destroyed house and car, as questions surfaced over interception rates and Poland imposed air traffic limits near its eastern borders.