Summary
Poland temporarily closed part of its airspace near Warsaw due to unexpected military activity as NATO increased its presence in the Baltic Sea. This action comes amid tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with Russian strikes on Ukraine and drone activity observed in Denmark and Norway. Poland and NATO are taking precautionary measures to secure their airspace and protect citizens.
Key Facts
- Poland briefly closed its airspace southeast of Warsaw due to military activity.
- This action coincided with Russia launching new strikes against Ukraine.
- NATO announced upgrades to its mission in the Baltic Sea in response to drone incidents in Denmark and Norway.
- Polish and NATO aircraft have responded to protect airspace.
- Russian drones entered Polish airspace earlier this month, which led to NATO's first direct military engagement with Russia since the Ukraine invasion.
- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warned of a "decisive response" to any aggression.
- Drone activity has led to airport closures and heightened tensions in Denmark and Norway.
- The European Union plans to enhance border security with a "drone wall" to address these threats.
