Poland has taken action against Russian drones that repeatedly crossed its borders during assaults on Ukraine, shooting them down. The Polish Armed Forces announced this on X, stating that their weapons have been employed to target and locate the downed drones. This marks the first instance in the conflict where Poland’s military has engaged with Russian assets in their airspace. The regions of Podlaskie, Mazowieckie, and Lublin were identified as areas of concern, with locals advised to stay at home. Poland’s Prime Minister, Donald Tusk, confirmed via social media that efforts are underway to address the incursions.
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There have been reports of Russian attacks aimed at Lviv in Ukraine’s eastern regions, where explosions were heard. Poland has remained watchful for airspace violations since 2022, following a missile striking a southern village and causing fatalities. Ukraine’s military initially claimed Russian drones had entered NATO-member Poland’s airspace and threatened the city of Zamosc; however, this statement was retracted.
Meanwhile, the US Federal Aviation Administration has announced the closure of four Polish airports, including Warsaw’s Chopin terminal, in response to Russia’s drone assaults. The Rzeszow-Jasionka Airport, a key point for passenger and arms transfers to Ukraine, was among those temporarily closed.
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Source: https://news.sky.com/story/poland-scrambles-nato-defences-after-russian-drones-repeatedly-violated-airspace-in-ukraine-attacks-13427923
