Overview

• Romania reported a drone violating its airspace during Russian strikes on Ukraine, with two F-16s tracking the aircraft until it disappeared from radar near Chilia Veche and no threat to civilians reported.
• Poland and allied forces raised air-defense readiness to the highest level, deployed jets and helicopters, and temporarily closed airspace around Lublin before lifting the alert.
• Eastern Sentry brings Danish F-16s and an air-defense frigate, three French Rafale and four German Eurofighters, with the UK signaling support, and integrates air and ground defenses with expanded information-sharing, NATO said.
• Poland requested Article 4 consultations after a wave of roughly 19–21 drones crossed its airspace, and NATO leaders stressed that the alliance will defend its territory as assessments of intent continue.
• Analysts highlighted a cost and capability gap against low-cost drones, noting limited interceptions in Poland compared with Ukraine’s higher rates, while U.S. officials labeled the incursions unacceptable and President Trump floated new sanctions contingent on allies halting Russian oil purchases.