Russia denies targeting targets in Poland after drone incidents

The Russian Ministry of Defense claims that the drones launched during the latest attack and which entered Polish territory did not target Polish targets, but only locations in Ukraine.

According to Sky News, Moscow reacted after reports of multiple incursions by Russian drones into Poland.

The Russian Defense Ministry stated that"the objectives of the attack were achieved, all designated targets were hit," but insisted that "there were no planned targets on Polish territory."

Russian drone attacks in Poland, a new step in the Kremlin's strategy

According to a Sky News study, recent Russian drone attacks on Poland have raised new questions about European security and NATO's ability to respond in a unified manner.

Analysts describe these actions as part of a well-known Kremlin strategy, whereby Moscow resorts to small but successive steps to achieve major gains without provoking a direct military reaction from the West.

NATO chief sends message to Putin after Poland incident: Stop escalating war

NATO chief Mark Rutte sent a message to Vladimir Putin after the drone incident in Poland. Stop the escalation of the war, Rutte said.

The alliance's secretary general called on the Russian president to stop provocations and the escalation of the war. Rutte also warned Vladimir Putin that NATO members are prepared for any scenario.

Several parts of a missile were discovered in Poland

Several pieces of a missile have been discovered in Poland, Polish authorities have announced. This is the first time that officials have announced such an incident. Previously, the Poles presented photos of debris from drones that reached Poland during a Russian attack on Ukraine.

Russians claim there is no evidence to show that the drones in Poland belong to them

The Russians claim there is no evidence to prove that the drones shot down in Poland belong to them. This is the first official reaction from Russia. Wednesday's incident has sparked emotion and numerous sharp reactions from European leaders.

Poland invokes Article 4 of the NATO Treaty. Tusk: Poland is the closest it has come to a conflict since World War II

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said Poland is the closest it has come to entering an armed conflict since World War II. The warning came after several Russian drones entered Polish territory.

He added that Warsaw has requested the invocation of NATO's Article 4 and that the country needs more solidarity.

Article 4 allows any NATO member to submit an issue for discussion within the bloc and does not represent a military response.

International reactions after Russian drone incursion into Poland

The United States and several European leaders strongly condemned last night's incident, when Russian drones entered Polish airspace, describing Moscow's action as a direct threat to NATO security.

NATO source: Russian drone incursion into Poland not considered an attack

NATO is not treating the incursion of six to ten Russian drones into Polish airspace as an attack, although allied fighter jets were mobilized for the first time to respond to a potential threat in the Alliance's airspace.

EU prepares new sanctions against Russia

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that new sanctions against Russia were being prepared in a speech to the European Parliament shortly after several drones entered Polish territory.

Polish Prime Minister: Several drones entered Poland, some posed a"direct threat"

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says Polish airspace has been violated by "a large number of Russian drones" and that some posed a "direct threat," according to the AP.

The Polish military announced Wednesday morning that it had shot down drones that had violated its airspace during a Russian attack on neighboring Ukraine. Poland is a NATO member state, which means that the military organization's airspace was also violated. Warsaw Chopin, Rzeszów-Jasionka, Warsaw Modlin and Lublin airports have suspended operations for security reasons. Polish authorities have convened an emergency meeting to analyze the national security crisis.

Zelensky calls for tough sanctions: Russian drone attack in Poland is not an accident, but a dangerous precedent

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is calling on Western allies to impose tough sanctions against Russia after several drones landed in Poland.

It is not an accident, but an extremely dangerous precedent for Europe, Zelensky warned.

Former Pentagon official: Russian drone incursion into Poland doesn't seem like a mistake, but a test for NATO

A former US deputy secretary of defense told the BBC that it was hard to imagine that the Russian drone incursion into Poland would be a mistake.

"One drone is a mistake, multiple drones are not a mistake," Jim Townsend told the BBC.

It is more than likely that this is a test – a test that NATO must respond to… Now, the political side of NATO is in the spotlight to ensure that the alliance's response is adequate.

Joe Wilson (USA), on Russia's drone attack in Poland: It is an act of war

Joe Wilson, a Republican representative in the US Congress and a member of the US House of Representatives Armed Services Committee, stated that the Russian drone attack on Poland is"an act of war" and urged President Donald Trump to impose tough sanctions on Russia and strengthen military support for Ukraine.

Polish President Summons National Security Office After Shooting Down Russian Drones That Entered Polish Airspace

Polish President Karol Nawrocki announced Wednesday morning that he had convened a meeting of the National Security Office following Wednesday's drone incident. Drones that violated Polish airspace during a Russian attack in Ukraine have been shot down.

Four airports closed after Russian drones reported

Warsaw Chopin, Rzeszów-Jasionka, Warsaw Modlin and Lublin airports have suspended their operations for national security reasons, according to Le Figaro.

The country's airports, including the main international hub, Warsaw Chopin Airport, closed their doors on Tuesday evening following"unforeseen military activity related to state security," according to notices published on the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) website. Rzeszów-Jasionka, Warsaw-Modlin and Lublin airports also suspended operations.

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"Weapons have been deployed, and services are actively working to locate the downed objects," said a statement from the Polish Operational Command, published on X.

The statement said a military operation was underway and urged residents to stay in their homes. No further information was provided about the"drone-like objects."

Poland is a member of the NATO alliance, a transatlantic defense pact involving the US, which uses the principle that an attack on one is an attack on all.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told CNN that he had been informed of reports of Russian drones over Poland.

"Yes," he said when asked by CNN if he had attended a briefing after a dinner with President Donald Trump on Tuesday night.

Earlier, Polish authorities closed Warsaw International Airport and the military said Polish and NATO aircraft had been disabled as reports emerged of Russian drones over the country.

The Polish Army's Operational Command said in a statement that"ground-based air defense and radar reconnaissance systems have reached the highest alert level" after Russia launched massive air strikes on Ukrainian territory.