Overview

• Poland reported 19 airspace violations overnight on Sept. 10–11, with drones shot down and debris recovered without casualties but with minor damage to a house and a vehicle in the east.
• Dutch F‑35s, German Patriot air defenses and an Italian AWACS supported Polish forces in the response, which NATO’s chief called reckless regardless of intent.
• Officials and media described it as the first time since 2022 that a NATO member has downed Russian-origin weapons in its own airspace.
• Russia denied targeting Poland and said the drones were aimed at Ukraine, while Belarus suggested some lost course due to electronic interference; allied assessments are underway.
• Warsaw temporarily closed airports and issued public alerts as it heightens readiness on the eastern flank, with EU and NATO leaders voicing solidarity and warning of escalation risks.