Summary
Poland shot down drones that entered its airspace during a Russian attack on Ukraine. The Polish military and NATO allies increased security measures to protect Polish airspace. Additionally, Polish airports were closed due to military actions.
Key Facts
- Poland's military shot down drones over Polish airspace during a Russian attack on Ukraine.
- Poland mobilized military and NATO aircraft to secure its airspace.
- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed actions were taken in response to airspace violations.
- Several airports in Poland, including Warsaw's main airport, were temporarily closed.
- Ukraine had announced Russian drones entered Polish airspace but later removed this statement.
- Poland plans to close its border with Belarus due to Russian military exercises with Belarus.
- The upcoming "Zapad-2025" military drills by Russia and Belarus have raised security concerns in NATO countries neighboring Belarus.
