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Poland has shot down multiple Russian drones that violated its airspace during a large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine, marking the first time NATO has engaged enemy targets in its airspace. The incident is seen as a significant escalation, prompting Poland to invoke NATO Article 4 and sparking calls for enhanced air defense across Europe.

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Europe on edge after Russian drones invade Polish airspace

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  • Polish officials recovered Russian drones after an aerial assault on Ukraine spilled into Poland.
  • Nineteen Russian objects violated Polish airspace, with some shot down by NATO. 37s
  • Poland's Prime Minister called the incident a large-scale provocation and a serious escalation. 20s
  • NATO acknowledged Poland's request for Article 4 consultations to discuss next steps. 58s
  • Ukrainian President Zelensky called for a joint European air defence system. 2m 8s
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Europe on edge after Russian drones invade Polish airspace
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CBC News
6 hours ago
Europe on edge after Russian drones invade Polish airspace

Poland's Prime Minister described the drone incursion as a large-scale provocation, warning it brings Europe closer to open conflict than at any time since World War II.

Polish couple says Russian drone hit their house in "massive boom"
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CBS News
6 hours ago
Polish couple says Russian drone hit their house in "massive boom"

A Russian drone struck a Polish couple's house during the attack, prompting NATO to scramble jets and activate air defenses for the first time in response to enemy targets in NATO airspace.

Poland downs Russian drones in first shots fired by NATO member in war
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Reuters
18 hours ago
Poland downs Russian drones in first shots fired by NATO member in war

Poland shot down drones that entered its airspace, with one striking a residential building, marking the first known NATO military engagement in Russia's war on Ukraine.

Poland and allies down Russian drones in 'act of aggression'
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Euronews
22 hours ago
Poland and allies down Russian drones in 'act of aggression'

Poland's Prime Minister held an emergency cabinet meeting after downing numerous Russian drones over Polish airspace, marking an unprecedented intrusion.

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