Russian drones invade Polish airspace and are shot down
The Financial Times reported that NATO shot down a Russian drone that intruded into Polish airspace for the first time yesterday, and this incident triggered an emergency meeting of NATO organizations yesterday regarding Russia's violation of the airspace of member states. The report revealed that fighter jets from the Netherlands and Poland participated in the military operation, while Germany's Patriot missile system was on standby, and an Italian early warning aircraft provided support. Polish Prime Minister Tusk stated that approximately 19 Russian drones invaded Polish airspace, most of which came from Russia's ally Belarus, and four were shot down, with no casualties in the incident. The report also cited NATO Secretary General Rütes saying that this incident is not an isolated event, and NATO will fully protect every inch of the territory of its member states.
The Daily Mail also pointed out that the act of Russian drones invading Polish airspace was intended to test the Western air defense capabilities, and noted that this is the first time that a Russian drone has been shot down within Polish territory. The report also revealed that Poland invoked Article IV of the NATO Charter, requesting NATO to hold an emergency consultation on this incident. The article states: "When the territorial integrity, political independence or security of a NATO member state is threatened, NATO countries will conduct emergency consultations upon the proposal of any member state." The report also cited Polish Prime Minister Tusk stating that although he has no reason to formally declare war on Russia, Russia's actions have clearly exceeded the red line.
The Guardian also cited Polish Prime Minister Tusk stating that yesterday, Poland was closer than ever to the outbreak of a military conflict since the end of World War II in 1945. Poland also stated that after the incident of Russian drones invading Polish airspace yesterday, NATO has proposed specific recommendations to strengthen Poland's air defense capabilities. US President Trump also made comments on this incident on social media, questioning why Russia would use drones to infringe on Polish airspace. The White House also revealed that Trump will call the new Polish president Nawałczyk, and the US ambassador to NATO reiterated support for Poland.
The Daily Telegraph reported on the front page that after the incident of Russian drones invading Polish airspace, British Defense Secretary Hilly ordered the British military to study the possibility of sending fighter jets to assist Poland and provide air defense systems. The report also revealed that the action of Russian drones invading Polish airspace began at 11 p.m. local time on Tuesday night, and the last Russian drone was shot down at 5:45 a.m. on Wednesday.
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