Poland mentioned early Wednesday (September 10, 2025) that its airspace was violated by Russian drones, and that the nation and its NATO allies shot down some that posed a direct risk.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk wrote on social media: “Last night the Polish airspace was violated by a huge number of Russian drones. Those drones that posed a direct threat were shot down.”
He mentioned, “We are dealing with a large-scale provocation…We are ready to repel such provocations. The situation is serious, and no one doubts that we must prepare for various scenarios,” Mr. Tusk mentioned.
The armed forces posted on social media that a seek for potential crash websites is ongoing and urged folks to not strategy, contact or transfer any objects they see, warning that they might pose a risk and will comprise hazardous materials.
Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz wrote on X that “more than ten objects” crossed into Polish airspace and people who constituted a danger to Poland’s safety have been neutralised.
EU’s Kallas says Polish ‘airspace violation by Russia’ appeared ‘intentional’
The EU’s high diplomat, Kaja Kallas, mentioned that Russia appeared to have deliberately violated Polish airspace after Warsaw scrambled jets to shoot down drones.
“Last night in Poland we saw the most serious European airspace violation by Russia since the war began, and indications suggest it was intentional, not accidental,” Ms. Kallas wrote on X.
“The EU stands in full solidarity with Poland. Russia’s war is escalating, not ending,” Ms. Kallas added.
NATO to debate drones that entered Poland
The North Atlantic Council is assembly for a common session and can talk about how NATO responded to the drones that entered Poland in a single day, NATO spokesperson Allison Hart mentioned.
(With inputs from AFP, AP and Reuters)
