Hello and welcome to this live blog. Here we will keep you informed of all the developments surrounding the war in Ukraine. Last night, Poland shot Russian drones that were on the way to Ukraine.
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Polish president calls National Security Council together the Polish President Karol Nawrocki wants the National Security Council to meet within 48 hours. The expectation is that at that time more information will come out about what happened in Poland last night, he says.
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Von der Leyen: 6 billion euros for drones for Ukraine Europe leads 6 billion euros to Ukraine with which the country can produce even more drones. The EU also enters into a drone alliance with Ukraine, Von der Leyen announced during its annual speech. That decision was already taken for the Russian action in Poland last night.
The use of drones is of great importance in the war to Russia, said Von der Leyen. “Before the war, Ukraine had none. What it needs now is scale.”
The advance is part of a new program that announced Von der Leyen, which is called ‘qualitative military benefit’. This supports investments in the capacities of the Ukrainian forces.
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Europe completely behind Poland, says Von der Leyen Europe is completely solidarity with Poland, said chairman of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen just during a speech in the European Parliament. She calls the Russian action a “reckless and unprecedented” violation of Polish airspace.
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Poland has been able to bring down the Russian drones with the help of Dutch F-35s. The fighter jets landed in Poland at the end of August with the aim of protecting NATO air space over Eastern Europe for three months with Norway.
A week ago, the fighter jets stepped up after a report by Russian Shahed drones that was a threat for NATO territory. Weapon deployment was then not necessary.
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NATO discusses Russian drones at normal meeting NATO discusses the Russian drones for the time being in a normal meeting. Poland can ask for emergency consultations and make an official appeal to the 31 alliance alliance, but this is not yet the case.
“The Northern Atlantic Council meets this morning for a regular session and will discuss how NATO answers the drones that came in last night,” said NATO chef Mark Rutte’s spokesperson. In this council, the NATO countries, in this case their ambassadors, send the alliance.
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EU-BuitenlandChef Kallas and NATO-Bron speak of EU-BuitenlandChef Kaja Kallas set up there are indications that there were intent and not an accident in the Russian action. A source within NATO also tells Reuters news agency that the alliance sees instructions that this was the intention of Russia. NATO would not see the promotion as an attack.
Kallas also says that the EU is behind Poland. She states on X that “Russia’s war escalates and does not end”. She argues for more measures against Russia, more support for Ukraine and investments in European defense.
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Tusk: ‘Poland will respond to attacks and provocations’ Poland is ready to respond to any attacks or provocations, Prime Minister Tusk just said. “We are dealing with a large -scale provocation … We are ready to ward off such provocations. The situation is serious and nobody doubts that we have to prepare for different scenarios.”
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Reader question: Why do Russian drones fly over Poland? A number of nu.nl readers wonders why Russian drones fly over Poland. After all, Poland is west and Russia east of Ukraine. A detour does not seem very logical. But there is a reason for that, says Defense expert Patrick Polder to NU.nl.
“Through this detour, drones attack from an unexpected direction. They look for weaknesses in the air defense,” he explains. “Moreover, it is a test of the red line of Poland and therefore NATO. It is also an expression of control that Russia carries out on the West. The message is aimed at the population: stop supporting Ukraine, otherwise you will also be at war.”
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Tusk speaks of ‘huge number of Russian drones’ the Polish prime minister Tusk writes on X that Polish airspace was violated last night by “a huge number of Russian drones”. “The drones that formed a direct threat were shot.”
Tusk repeats that he is constantly in contact with NATO chef Rutte and Polish allies.
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According to Zensky, eight drones flew over Poland The Ukrainian President Volodyymyr Zenskyy claims that a total of eight drones had violated Polish airspace. According to the president, it is about Russian -Iranian Shahed drones. These are unmanned drones that are meant to attack goals on the ground.
“Moscow is constantly looking for boundaries,” says Zensky on X. “This creates an extremely dangerous precedent for Europe. The Russians must feel the consequences. Russia must realize that the war cannot be expanded and must be terminated.”
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Drone is a residential building in the east of Poland a drone crashed on a residential building in Wyruki in eastern Poland, reports the commercial Polish broadcaster Polstat News on the basis of the local police. No one would have been injured.
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Polish Army thanks the Netherlands and NATO for help with Operation The Polish army thanks on X the Dutch Air Force and NATO for the use of F-35 jet hunters in down the drones. “Thank you for helping to guarantee safety in the Polish airspace.”
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Other airports open again, only Lublin remains closed next to Chopin airport in Warsaw are also the airports Modlin (also in Warsaw) and Rzeszów (near the city with the same name). The airport in Lublin will remain closed for the time being, the Polish aviation authorities report.
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‘Intercepting operation’ ended, the search for wreckage is going through the Polish army says that the “operations with regard to violations of the Polish airspace have been completed”, but that the search for crashed drones and the place where they have taken passed through.
In a message on X, residents of Poland are called upon not to touch or approach unknown objects or debris. The army warns that these dangerous substances can contain.
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Foreign Minister Lithuania shows solidarity with Poland Kestutis Bdrys, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, says that his country is “completely solidarity” with Poland. On X Budys writes that the air defense of NATO countries must be strengthened.
“The reality is that no country is safe – not even within NATO – as long as Putin continues this bloody war against Ukraine.” He argues for sanctions that will affect the Russian economy. “Putin will not stop unless we stop.”
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Airspace above Warsaw airport open again, no flights yet the airspace above Chopin airport in Warsaw is open again, the airport just reports on Facebook. “Due to the current situation you can suffer from disruptions and delays that last all day. The airport remains open, but there are currently no flights.”
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Ukrainian foreign minister: “Putin continues to escalate” the Ukrainian foreign minister Andrii Sybiha says that the Russian action “demonstrate the impunity of President Vladimir Putin”. “Putin continues to escalate, expand the war and steal the west to the test,” writes Sybiha on X.
He argues for the use of air defense systems in countries around Ukraine to bring down drones and rockets in Ukrainian airspace. He also asks allies for more support for the Ukrainian air defense system.
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Tusk has contact with NATO chef about Polish action De Polish Prime Minister Tusk says he has contact with NATO chef Mark Rutte. “I have informed NATO’s Secretary General of the current situation and the action we have taken against the objects that have violated our airspace,” writes Tusk on X. “We have constant contact.”
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Polish police reports discovery drone the police in the Polish area Lublin says that this morning around 5.40 am they found a damaged drone in the eastern village of Czosnowka.
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Polish Prime Minister calls ministers together for emergency meeting The Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has announced an emergency meeting, which starts at 8 a.m. He will discuss the situation with ministers responsible for state security, reports a government spokesperson.
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Four airports in Poland have been closed for the time being, the Polish forces emphasize that the “military operation” is still busy and that everyone must stay at home. This is especially true for people in the eastern border areas Podlaskie, Mazowieckie and Lublin.
Four airports in Poland, including Chopin Airport in Warsaw, are closed due to “military activities”, reports the US aviation service Federal Aviation Administration.
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Ukraine warned last night before Drones Last night, the Ukrainian army had already warned that Russian drones were on its way to Poland. That warning was later withdrawn.
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Polish fighter jets are shooting Russian drones Poland last night Russian drones that were en route to Ukraine above their territory, reports the Polish army. Polish and NATO beam hunters came into action when Russian drones and rockets towards Ukraine repeatedly entered the Polish airspace.
The Polish army mentions the violation of the Polish airspace in a message on X “an act of aggression” and sees “a real threat to the safety of our citizens”. Russia has not yet responded.
Hello and Welcome to this Live blog. Here we will keep you informed of all development the war in Ukraine. Poland Shot Down Russian Drones Last Night That Were En Route To Ukraine.
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Polish President Consident National Security Council Polish President Karol Nawrocki Wants the National Security Council to meet Within 48 Hours. It is expected that more information will be released duration that time about what happened in Poland Last Night, he says.
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Von der Leyen: 6 Billion Euros for Drones for Ukraine Europe is Earmarking 6 Billion Euros for Ukraine to Produce Even More Drones. The Eu will also enter a drone alliance with ukraine, von der Leyen Announced Deluring Her Annual Address. That Decision had Already Been Tasks Before the Russian Action in Poland Last Night.
The use of drones is of great importance in the war against Russia, von der Leyen Said. “Before the war, ukraine had none. What it needs now is scale.”
The Advance is part of a new program announced by von der Leyen Called ‘Qualitative Military Advantage’. That supports investments in the capabilities of the ukrainian armed forces.
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Europe Fully Behind Poland, Says von der Leyen Europe is fully in Solidarity with Poland, Said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen Just now Dering a Speech in the European Parliament. She Calls the Russian Action A “Reckless and Unprecedented” Violation of Polish Airspace.
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Poland was able to shoot down the russian drones with the help of Dutch F-35S. The Fighter Jets Landed in Poland at the End of August With The Aim of Protecting NATO Airspace over Eastern Europe for Three Months Together with Norway.
A little over a week ago, The Fighter Jets Toke Off After a Report of Russian Shahed Drones That Posed A Threat To Nato Territory. Weapon Deployment was not necessary at that time.
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Nato Discusses Russian Drones in Ordinary Meeting Nato is discussing The Russian Drones in an Ordinary Meeting for the Time Being. Poland Can Request an Emergency Consultation and Make an Official Appeal for Assistance from the 31 Allies Within the Alliance, but there is no question of this for the time being.
“The North Atlantic Council is Meeting This Morning for a Regular Session and Will discuss How Nato Responds To The Drones That Entered Poland Last Night,” Said the Spokesperson for Nato Chief Mark Rutte. In This Council, The Nato Countries, in this case Their Ambassadors, Manage the Alliance.
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EU Foreign Policy Chief Kallas and Nato Source Speak of Intent EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas Says There Are Indications That The Russian Action was Intentional and Not An Accident. A Source Within Nato also Tells News Agency Reuters That the Alliance Sees Indications That This was Russia’s Intention. Nato would not see the action as an attack.
Kallas also says that the EU stands behind Poland. She States on x that “Russia’s war is escalating and not ending”. She Calls for More Measures Against Russia, More Support for Ukraine and Investments in European Defense.
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Tusk: ‘Poland will respond to attacks and provocations’ Poland is ready to respond to any attacks or provocations, prime minister Tusk Said just now. “We are dealing with a large-scal provocation … We are ready to repel Such provocations. The situation is serious and no one doubts that we must prepare for varous scenarios.”
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Reader Question: Why Are Russian Drones Flying over Poland? A Number of Nu.nl Readers Are Wondering Why Russian Drones Are Flying Over Poland. After all, Poland is West and Russia is East of Ukraine. A detour does not seem very logical. But there is a reason for that, says defense expert Patrick Polder to NU.nl.
“This detour allows drones to attack from an unexpected direction. They are looking for weak points in the air defense,” he explains. “Moreover, it is a test of the red line of poland and therefore nato. It is also an expression of control that russia exercises over the west. The message is aimed at the population: stop supporting ukraine, otherwise you will also be at war yourself.”
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Tusk speaks or ‘huge number or russian drones’ polish prime minister tusk writes on x that polish airspace was violated last night night by “an huge number or russian drones”. “The drones that posed a direct threat were shot down.”
Tusk Reiterates That He is in Constant Contact With Nato Chief Rutte and Polish Allies.
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Accordance to Zensky, Eight Drones Flew Over Poland Ukrainian President VolodyMyr Zelensky Claims That a Total of Eight Drones Violated Polish Airspace. Accordance to the President, these are Russian-Iranian Shahed Drones. These are unmanned drones intended to attack targets on the ground.
“Moscow is constantly testing the limits,” Zensky writes on X. “This creates an extremely dangerous precedent for Europe. The Russians must feel the consequences. Russia must realize that the war canot be expanded and must be ended.”
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Drone hits Residential Building in Eastern Poland a Drone Has Crashed Into A Residential Building in Wyruki in Eastern Poland, Reports The Commercial Polish BroadCaster Polstat News Based on Local Police. No one was injured.
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Polish Army Thanks The Netherlands and Nato for Assistance in Operation the Polish Army Thanks The Dutch Air Force and Nato on X for the Deployment of F-35 Fighter Jets in Shooting Down the Dones. “Thank you for your help in Ensuring Security in Polish Airspace.”
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Other Airports Are Open Again, Only Lublin Remains Closed in Addition to Chopin Airport in Warsaw, Modlin (also in Warsaw) and Rzeszów (Near the City of the Same Name) Airports are also open again. The Airport in Lublin Willain Closed for the Time Being, Accordance to the Polish Aviation Authorities.
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‘Interception Operation’ Completed, Search for Wreckage Continues The Polish Army Says That the “Operations Relating to Violations of Polish Airspace Have Been Completed”, But That The Search For Downed Dones And The Place Where They Crashed Continues.
In a Message on X, Residents of Poland Are Called Upon Not to Touch or Approach Unknown Objects or Debris. The Army Warns That These May Contain Hazardous Substances.
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Lithuanian Foreign Minister Shows Solidarity with Poland Kestutis Bdrys, The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Says That His Country is “Fully in Solidarity” With Poland. Budrys Writes on X that the Air Defense of Nato Countries must be strengthened.
“The reality is that no country is safe – not even within nato – as long as putin continues this bloody war against ukraine.” He calls for sanctions that will hit the russian economy. “Putin will not stop unless we stop him.”
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Airspace Above Warsaw Airport Open Again, No Flights Yet The Airspace Above Chopin Airport in Warsaw is open again, The Airport Reports Just Now on Facebook. “Due to the current situation, you may experience disruptions and delays that will last through the day. The airport remains open, but there are currently no flights.”
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Ukrainian Foreign Minister: ‘Putin Continues to Escalate’ Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha Says That The Russian Action Shows “The Impunity of President Vladimir Putin”. “Putin Continues to Escalate the War, Expand it and Test the West,” Sybiha Writes on X.
He calls for the deployment of Air Defense Systems in Countries Around Ukraine to shoot down drones and missiles in Ukrainian Airspace. He also Asks Allies For More Support for the Ukrainian Air Defense System.
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Tusk Has Contact With Nato Chief About Polish Action Polish Prime Minister Tusk Says He is in contact with Nato Chief Mark Rutte. “I have informed the secretary general of nato about the current situation and the action we have tasks against the objects that violated our airspace,” Tusk writes on X. “We are in constant contact.”
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Polish Police Report Finding Broken Drone the Polish in the Polish Region of Lublin Say They Found a Damaged Drone This Morning Around 5:40 am in the Eastern Village of Czosnowka.
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Polish Prime Minister Convenes Ministers for Emergency Meeting Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk Has Announced an Emergency Meeting, which will start at 8:00 am he will discuss the situation with ministers response for State Security, A Government Spokesperson Reports.
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Four Airports in Poland Are Temporarily Closed the Polish Armed Forces Emphasise That the “Military Operation” is Still Onking and That Everyone Must Stay At Home. This applies eSpecany to People in the Eastern Border Regions of Podlaskie, Mazowieckie and Lublin.
Four Airports in Poland, Including Chopin Airport in Warsaw, Are Closed Due to “Military Activities”, Reports The US Aviation Service Federal Aviation Administration.
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Ukraine Already Warned About Drones Last Night Last Night, The Ukrainian Army had Already Warned that Russian Drones Were On Their Way to Poland. That Warning was later withdrawn.
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Polish Fighter Jets Shoot Down Russian Drones Poland Shot Down Russian Drones Last Night that Were en Route To Ukraine Over Their Territory, The Polish Army Reports. Polish and Nato Fighter Jets Came Into Action When Russian Drones and Missiles Repeatedly Entered Polish Airspace in the Direction of Ukraine.
The Polish Army Calls the Violation of Polish Airspace in A Message on X “An Act of Aggression” and Sees It As “A Real Threat To The Safety of Our Citizens”. Russia Has Not Yet Responded.