BIG: Poland shot down multiple drones that violated its airspace during a Russian attack on Ukraine, calling it an “act of aggression.” NATO was alerted, airports were closed, and flights diverted.

Source: Reuters

Map showing the Russian attack on Ukraine overnight, with some drones going into Polish territory.

Poland will receive €43.7B from the EU's SAFE fund to boost its defense capabilities, making it the largest beneficiary.

Source: Reuters

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Source: Reuters

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Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces:

The operations of Polish and allied aviation related to violations of Polish airspace have concluded.

Israeli Defense Minister Katz:

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Source: Israeli Channel 12

Zelensky:

Moscow always tests the limits, and if it meets no strong reaction, it stays at the new level of escalation.

Today Russian-Iranian “Shaheds” operated in NATO airspace over Poland, not just one drone that could be dismissed as an accident but at least eight aimed toward Poland.

Zelensky:

Russia attacked Ukraine with about 415 drones and more than 40 cruise and ballistic missiles.

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Reporter: Mr. President, what about Russian drones in Polish airspace?

Trump: (Nothing)

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk:

Last night the Polish airspace was violated by a huge number of Russian drones. Those drones that posed a direct threat were shot down.

I am in constant communication with the Secretary General of NATO and our allies.

Poland is considering invoking NATO Article 4, which would officially bring an urgent issue to the North Atlantic Council.

Source: Polsat News

NATO Spokesperson:

Numerous drones violated Polish airspace overnight and were intercepted by our and Polish air defenses.