Poland scrambled its air defenses and NATO allies after Russian suicide drones repeatedly crossed into Polish airspace during overnight attacks on Ukraine, marking the first time Poland has engaged since the war began in 2022.
Polish officials said at least four drones were shot down in the early hours of Wednesday, while more than 10 objects were tracked.
Airspace Violated
The Polish Operational Command reported “drone-type objects” had crossed the border during Russia’s latest barrage against Ukraine.
“Some of the drones that entered our airspace were shot down,” the command said, calling the incident an “act of aggression that posed a real threat to the safety of our citizens.”
Searches are underway to locate debris from the downed drones.
Authorities ordered 8.6 million residents across several regions — including Podlaskie, Mazowieckie, and Lublin — to remain indoors until the operation was complete.
Flights were diverted from Warsaw’s Chopin Airport and three other facilities.
Tracking data from Flightradar24 showed inbound planes rerouted to Katowice, Wroclaw, and Poznan.
Prime Minister’s Statement
Prime Minister Donald Tusk