Poland confirmed it shot down a fleet of suspected Russian drones over its territory during a wave of Russian attacks on Ukraine. This marks the first instance of a NATO member engaging in combat during the Ukraine war Reuters+2The Guardian+2.
Following the violations, Poland declared an emergency, holding NATO consultations under Article 4 and planning to further modernise its air-defence infrastructure. Airports across eastern Poland were temporarily closed for safety precautions Wikipedia+1.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemned Russia’s actions as “a serious threat to peace in Europe,” while EU leaders decried the incursion as aggressive and reckless. Discussions are underway for a no-fly zone and additional sanctions Omni+2Financial Times+2.
