On the night of September 10, Poland reported that Russian drones entered its airspace. Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed that several drones crossed into this NATO member country and some were shot down with the support of both Polish and NATO aviation.
The incident prompted emergency mobilization of territorial defense reservists in Poland’s eastern and central provinces, and nearly a quarter of the population was advised to take shelter.
In response, Poland is considering invoking Article 4 of the NATO Treaty, which could trigger collective consultations. NATO’s reaction has been cautious so far, with Warsaw maintaining ongoing contact with its partners.
Several regions in Ukraine were also struck, including Vinnytsia, Lviv, Cherkasy, and Volyn. Civilian and industrial infrastructure was damaged. Over 400 aerial targets were neutralized, but some Russian drones and missiles struck their targets.
In the US, members of Congress have called Russia’s actions an act of war, urging further sanctions and increased support for Eastern European countries. European leaders have pledged additional support to Ukraine, including new air defense systems and drones.
The article also covers the US and EU response to the attacks, mobilization in Poland, and the potential impact of the incident on collective security in Europe.
