Russian drones violate Polish airspace; NATO jets shoot some down
10 Sep 2025 · Poland · Official attribution
On the night of 9–10 September 2025, during a Russian strike on Ukraine, 19 Russian drones entered Polish airspace, according to the Polish government. Polish and allied aircraft shot down the drones judged most dangerous. Poland requested Article 4 consultations, and the North Atlantic Council met on 10 September.
Established by. Polish Government (Prime Minister's statement, 10–11 Sept 2025); North Atlantic Council statement of 23 Sept 2025, which refers to a 'large-scale violation of Polish airspace by Russian drones' and says 'Russia bears full responsibility'.
Latest. NATO launched Operation Eastern Sentry on 12 Sept 2025 to reinforce the eastern flank. The UN Security Council held an emergency briefing on 12 Sept 2025. The NAC's attribution stands.
Link to the war against Ukraine. The drones entered Poland during a large Russian drone and missile attack on western Ukraine.
A NATO – NATO launches Eastern Sentry to bolster posture along eastern flank ↗
B Chancellery of the Prime Minister of Poland – Any attack on Poland will be met with response ↗
C Security Council Report – Emergency briefing on drone incursion into Poland ↗
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