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Poland Reports 19 Airspace Breaches, Three Drones Downed During Incursions

Allies are reinforcing Polish air policing after NATO consultations requested by Warsaw.

Overview

  • Poland says at least 19 violations occurred during the night of September 9–10, with three drones shot down, debris damaging a house and a car, and no confirmed casualties.
  • NATO held consultations under Article 4 as alliance air defenses assisted Poland, with Dutch F-35s taking part in interceptions, according to officials.
  • Warsaw imposed temporary restrictions on civilian flights along its eastern border through December 9 after briefly halting operations at Warsaw-Chopin Airport during the response.
  • France announced the deployment of three Rafales to help protect Polish airspace, while other allies voiced support and pledged continued assistance.
  • Russia denied any intent to target Poland and questioned the evidence of Russian origin, as Polish authorities continued debris recovery and investigations; Belarus separately reported downing drones it said had deviated from their routes.