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What is happening with Poland and Russia?

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Russian drones have violated Polish airspace, prompting Poland and NATO allies to shoot down several drones and treat the incident as a serious escalation. Poland has invoked NATO Article 4, closed its border with Belarus, and called for emergency UN and NATO meetings. The events are widely seen as a deliberate provocation by Russia, raising fears of broader conflict.

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Russian drone incursion a threat to Europe, says Polish PM Tusk

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  • Prime Minister Tusk expects strong support from Poland's allies after the drone incident.
  • Tusk dismisses claims of Ukrainian involvement, citing evidence of Russian responsibility. 17s
  • Reports state five Russian drones flew towards a NATO base in Poland. 41s
  • Poland will send military representatives to Ukraine for drone training. 51s
  • Poland closed its border with Belarus ahead of a Russian-Belarusian military exercise. 1m 12s
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Russian drone incursion a threat to Europe, says Polish PM Tusk
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Euronews
11 hours ago
Russian drone incursion a threat to Europe, says Polish PM Tusk

Tusk emphasized the need for clear support from Poland's allies and cited evidence of Russian responsibility for the drone incursion.

Poland closes its borders with Belarus for foreseeable future
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Euronews
11 hours ago
Poland closes its borders with Belarus for foreseeable future

Poland closed its border with Belarus as Russia and Belarus began joint military drills, following Russian drone incursions into Polish airspace.

Poland calls for UN meeting after Russian drone incursion
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Euronews
1 day ago
Poland calls for UN meeting after Russian drone incursion

Polish officials emphasized that drones originated from Belarus and described the incursion as intentional. The incident led to calls for stronger NATO air defenses.

UN warns of 'real risk' Russia-Ukraine war could expand
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Africanews
1 day ago
UN warns of 'real risk' Russia-Ukraine war could expand

Poland's Prime Minister described the drone incursion as a deliberate act, warning of the closest threat to open conflict since WWII and prompting urgent NATO and UN consultations.

Fallout after Russian drone incursion into Poland's airspace
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CBS News
2 days ago
Fallout after Russian drone incursion into Poland's airspace

NATO allies scrambled warplanes to shoot down Russian drones in Polish airspace. Poland requested more U.S. Patriot missile systems and support for anti-drone defenses.

Europe on edge after Russian drones invade Polish airspace
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CBC News
2 days ago
Europe on edge after Russian drones invade Polish airspace

Poland's Prime Minister called the drone incursion a large-scale provocation and warned it brings Europe closer to open conflict than at any time since WWII.

Polish couple says Russian drone hit their house in "massive boom"
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CBS News
2 days ago
Polish couple says Russian drone hit their house in "massive boom"

A Russian drone struck a Polish home during a cross-border attack, prompting NATO to scramble fighter 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
2 days ago
Poland downs Russian drones in first shots fired by NATO member in war

Poland shot down drones that entered its airspace, the first known instance of a NATO member engaging militarily in Russia's war against Ukraine. The event is being treated as an intentional incursion.

Poland and allies down Russian drones in 'act of aggression'
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Euronews
3 days ago
Poland and allies down Russian drones in 'act of aggression'

Russian drones entered Polish airspace and were shot down, marking the first such incident over a NATO member state. Poland called an emergency cabinet meeting and invoked NATO Article 4.

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