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Polish authorities neutralize drones associated with Russia’s aggression against Ukraine’s borders

on September 10, 2025

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Defense officials in Poland assert that their military forces managed to shoot down drones that trespassed into their airspace at dawn on Monday.

Cezary Tomczyk, Poland’s Deputy Defense Minister, communicated via social media, outlining an operation to ‘neutralize intruding objects’ that had crossed the borders of Poland.

“State authorities, including the President and the Prime Minister of Poland, have duly been informed,” added Tomczyk in his message.

Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz underscored the consistent communication with NATO command.

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Aerial view of Polish F-16 and Eurofighter Typhoon jets during a parade. (Damian Lemanski/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

The Polish authorities activated the Territorial Defense Forces for a ground search operation following the downing of these intrusive drones. They call for public composure, only sharing updates from military and state agencies.

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Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk mentioned being in consistent communication with top defense officials and receiving updates on the unfolding events.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk during a military parade. (Damian Lemanski/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Poland’s Operational Command associates this airspace intrusion event with a recent Russian military operation in neighboring Ukraine.

“The intrusion of drones into our airspace was an unprecedented incident following a Russian attack on Ukraine. Such an act, posing a real threat to our citizens, is considered an aggressive maneuver.”

A Ukrainian apartment building damaged by Russian drone strikes. (Yan Dobronosov/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images)

The Operational Command has initiated ‘defensive measures,’ and with the Polish military’s help, decided to neutralize the threatening objects.

Domestic media reports indicate efforts are underway to locate and secure possible crash sites of these intruding objects,” the Command stated. “The Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces closely monitors the situation, ensuring Polish and allied forces remain fully prepared for further actions.
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The Operational Command reassures the public that they are dealing with the situation securely and urges vigilance without spreading unverified information.