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| Poland shoots down Russian drones after airspace was 'repeatedly violated' in first military clash since Ukraine invasion |
| 2025-09-10 |
| [Daily Mail, where America gets its news] Poland scrambled its air defenses to shoot down drones on Wednesday after a Russian repeatedly violated its airspace during an attack on Ukraine. This came after NATO fighters were scrambled in Poland, Slovakia and Romania due to the threats from Vladimir Putin. Poland scrambled its air defenses to shoot down drones on Wednesday after a Russian repeatedly violated its airspace during a dire new attack on Ukraine. The military clash between Poland and Russia was the first of its kind since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The move was seen as an escalation by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Poland's military command said its airspace was repeatedly violated by 'drone-type objects' during the Russian attack across the border in Ukraine. 'An operation is underway aimed at identifying and neutralizing these objects ... weapons have been used, and service personnel are carrying out actions to locate the downed objects,' it said in a statement. It said the military operation was ongoing and urged people to stay at home, naming the regions of Podlaskie, Mazowieckie, and Lublin as most at risk. 'The Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces is monitoring the situation, and subordinate forces and units remain on full readiness for immediate response,' it added. At least one US F-35 was among the NATO planes in the skies, and a refuelling aircraft was sent from the Netherlands. As the operation was underway, Russia reportedly staged a massive new missile and drone attack on neighbouring Ukraine. Polish PM Donald Tusk said: 'An operation is being conducted involving multiple violations of Polish airspace. The military used weapons against targets.' 'I am in constant contact with the president and the defense minister. I have received a direct report from the operation commander.' Poland also closed four airports including its main Chopin Airport in Warsaw, according to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. There was no official confirmation from Polish authorities that any airports had been closed. Andriy Yermak, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, said: 'Russia has launched many missiles, and drone attacks continue, which pose a threat not only to our people. 'The terrorist country continues the war, although it constantly declares a desire for peace.' |
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