Russia Conducts First Drone Strikes Over NATO Poland Amid Regional Tensions

Poland experienced multiple incursions of Russian drones into its airspace on September 10, which Warsaw described as a deliberate and unprecedented act of aggression. Polish authorities tracked at least 19 drone violations over several hours, shooting down some and temporarily closing several airports for security. Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk emphasized that the threat was neutralized and the situation is under control, urging caution against misinformation being spread by Russia. Russia denied intentionally targeting Polish territory, claiming the drones' range made it impossible to reach Poland and suggesting malfunctions or electronic interference caused the incident, while offering to consult with Polish officials. The incident raised regional security concerns, with Slovakia’s President Peter Pellegrini highlighting his country's lack of air defense and the risks posed by such drone incursions. The episode has sparked an emergency UN Security Council session, with Russia accusing Ukraine and NATO of escalating tensions and Poland calling for accountability.