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Poland Shoots Down Russian Drones That Violated Its Airspace During Ukraine Strike

NATO-backed interceptions prompted airport shutdowns, public warnings, nationwide searches for debris.

Overview

  • Poland’s military said its airspace was repeatedly breached by “drone-type objects” during a large Russian aerial assault on Ukraine and confirmed using weapons to neutralize multiple targets.
  • Prime Minister Donald Tusk convened an emergency cabinet meeting and said he briefed NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte as Polish and allied aircraft were scrambled.
  • Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak‑Kamysz reported that more than 10 objects crossed into Poland and credited NATO support, including Dutch F‑35s, with assisting the response.
  • The U.S. FAA reported temporary closures at four airports including Warsaw Chopin and Rzeszów–Jasionka; flight operations at Chopin later resumed with delays, airport officials said.
  • EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said early indications suggest the incursions were intentional; territorial defence units and police are searching for debris in Podlaskie, Mazowieckie and Lublin after officials warned the public not to approach fragments.