Summary
Russian drones entered Polish airspace, and NATO fighter jets shot them down. European officials and a former U.S. diplomat say it was an intentional move by Russia to test NATO and the U.S. Poland found wreckage from at least nine drones, and the incident led Poland to call for NATO consultations.
Key Facts
- Russian drones entered Poland's airspace and NATO jets shot them down.
- Kurt Volker, a former U.S. Ambassador to NATO, believes it was intentional by Russia.
- European officials see it as a deliberate provocation.
- NATO engaged enemy targets in its airspace for the first time.
- The drones resembled models Russia uses against Ukraine and were likely unarmed decoys.
- Poland found drone wreckage near the Ukraine border.
- Poland invoked Article 4 of the NATO treaty for consultations.
- The Kremlin denied its drones could reach Poland, giving mixed explanations.
