Poland and NATO jets shoot down Russian drones over Polish territory

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During a Russian attack on Ukraine, drones crossed into Poland overnight; Prime Minister Donald Tusk said 19 entered and that Polish and allied aircraft shot down three or four. Poland invoked NATO's Article 4, opening consultations with its allies.

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  1. PressPoland to trigger NATO Article 4 in response to Russian drone violations (opens in a new tab)Notes from Poland / 2025-09-10
  2. PressPoland invokes NATO Article 4 in response to Russian drone incursion (opens in a new tab)Meduza / 2025-09-10

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