Summary
NATO allies held discussions after Russian drones entered Polish airspace and were shot down by Polish and Dutch fighter jets. The talks took place under NATO's Article 4, which allows member countries to discuss security threats. The incident happened soon after a major Russian aerial attack on Ukraine.
Key Facts
- Russian drones entered Polish airspace.
- Polish and Dutch fighter jets shot down some of the drones.
- NATO discussed the incident under Article 4, which allows for urgent talks if a member feels threatened.
- Article 4 allows for coordination on security threats but does not mean military action is taken.
- This type of meeting can happen without leading to Article 5, which is NATO's commitment to collective defense.
- Poland has invoked Article 4 several times, including during Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
- Article 5, a promise of mutual defense, has only been used once after the 9/11 attacks on the United States.
