RUSSIAN DRONES INVADE POLAND: NATO Responds, Fears of War Escalate!
by Amy Ivanov in PoliticsMultiple Russian drones violated Polish airspace in what European officials called a deliberate provocation. This prompted NATO to send fighter jets, which shot down the drones. A NATO spokesperson stated this was the first time the alliance confronted a potential threat in its airspace. The incursion, coinciding with Russian strikes on Ukraine, heightened fears of the war spilling over into NATO territory. Poland requested an emergency UN Security Council meeting. While Russia denied targeting Poland, and Belarus claimed the drones lost course due to jamming, several European leaders viewed the incursion as an intentional escalation. The incident is considered a game-changer, potentially leading to stronger sanctions. The number of drones involved remains unclear, with reports ranging from multiple violations over several hours to nine crash sites found hundreds of kilometers from the border. German and other European officials stated the incursion was deliberate, not accidental. Dutch F-35 fighter jets assisted Poland in intercepting some drones. The event marks a significant escalation of the conflict, with concerns over further Russian aggression.
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