Russian Drones Heading to Ukraine Were Shot Down over Poland on the Night of Tuesday to Wednesday. There were no casualties. It is the first time duration the war in ukraine that poland has deployed the military.
The Polish Army Reported the Downing of the Drones Early Wednesday Morning. “At the Request of the Operational Commander, Weapons Were Used,” It wrote on X.
Polish, Dutch and Nato Fighter Jets Toke Action When Russian Drones and Missiles Repeatedly Entered Polish Airspace and Route to Ukraine. On X, the Polish Army Thanks The Dutch Air Force and Nato For “Ensuring Security in Polish Airspace”.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk Held an Emergency Meeting on Wednesday Morning. The says there were ninetene cases of polish airspace being violated and that four drones were believed to have bone shot down. “We have shot down the drones that posed a direct danger.” Tusk Says on x that he is in contact with Nato Chief Mark Rutte about the Situation.
Several Airports in Poland Were Closed Due to “Military Activities”. Most Airports Were Reopened Around 8:00 am. Only Lublin Airport is Still Closed.
Ukraine Warned of Drones Heading Towards Poland
The Search for Wreckage of Drones is still ongoing. Police Say they found a damaged drone in the Eastern Border Area of Lublin. Polish Citizens Are Asked To Leave Drones Alone and Not To Touch Them Due to Potentialy Hazardous Substances.
In a Message on X, the Polish Army Calls the Violation of Polish Airspace “An Act of Aggression” And Sees “A Real Threat To The Safety of Our Citizens”. Russia Has Not Yet Responded.
The Ukrainian Army had Already Warned that Russian Drones Were On Their Way to Polish Airspace. That Warning was later withdrawn.