Poland Shoots Down Russian Drones in Airspace Breach Testing NATO Resolve

In a significant escalation of the conflict, Russia launched multiple drone incursions into Polish airspace, marking the largest breach of NATO territory since the war began. Poland responded by scrambling military aircraft and shooting down several Russian drones, with Prime Minister Donald Tusk warning of "very serious consequences" for further provocations, including kinetic military action. Ukrainian officials condemned the incursions as part of Russian President Vladimir Putin's broader strategy to escalate the war, test Western resolve, and expand aggression beyond Ukraine's borders. The attacks prompted the temporary closure of several Polish airports, including Warsaw's Chopin Airport, and heightened NATO's alertness to airspace violations. U.S. politicians echoed concerns about Putin testing the alliance's commitment to defend member states like Poland and the Baltic nations. The ongoing Russian military drills and these drone attacks have raised fears of a potential future invasion or further aggressive actions against NATO countries.