Poland Downs Drones Amid Russian Strikes on Ukraine

Warsaw,Poland’s military said it shot down several drones that entered its airspace overnight as Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone barrage against western Ukraine.

The Polish armed forces described the incident as “an unprecedented violation” of the country’s airspace and confirmed that air defense systems were scrambled immediately. No casualties or damage were reported inside Poland.

The defense ministry said the drones likely strayed into Polish territory during the Russian assault on Ukraine’s Lviv and Volyn regions, which border Poland.

As a NATO member, Poland has repeatedly warned Moscow against provocations and emphasized that any attack on its territory could trigger the alliance’s collective defense clause.

The latest incident underscores the risks of Russia’s war spilling over into neighboring countries, raising concerns of a wider escalation.