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Why did Russia fly drones over Poland?

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Russia flew drones over Poland during a large-scale attack on Ukraine, with Polish and NATO officials interpreting the incursion as a deliberate provocation and a test of NATO's unity. The drones originated from Belarus and were not seen as targeting Poland directly, but the incident is viewed as reckless and escalatory.

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Poland calls for UN meeting after Russian drone incursion

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  • Poland calls for a UN Security Council meeting after Russian drones enter its airspace.
  • Polish Prime Minister Tusk says the drones came directly from Belarus and were not a mistake. 32s
  • Russia rejects accusations that it deliberately targeted Poland. 39s
  • Hungary expresses solidarity with Poland, but is urged to condemn Russian aggression. 42s
  • NATO leaders and experts see the incident as a test of alliance unity and call for stronger defences. 1m 3s
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Poland calls for UN meeting after Russian drone incursion
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Euronews
3 hours ago
Poland calls for UN meeting after Russian drone incursion

Polish officials said the drones flew directly from Belarus and described the incursion as intentional, with NATO experts viewing it as a strategy to test the alliance's unity.

UN warns of 'real risk' Russia-Ukraine war could expand
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Africanews
5 hours ago
UN warns of 'real risk' Russia-Ukraine war could expand

Poland's Prime Minister called the incursion a deliberate act, occurring during a large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine, and warned of the risk of broader conflict.

Fallout after Russian drone incursion into Poland's airspace
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CBS News
5 hours ago
Fallout after Russian drone incursion into Poland's airspace

Experts suggest the Kremlin's benefit is to show NATO's weakness by demonstrating it can get equipment over NATO airspace and test the alliance's response.

Europe on edge after Russian drones invade Polish airspace
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CBC News
16 hours ago
Europe on edge after Russian drones invade Polish airspace

Poland's Prime Minister described the event 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
16 hours ago
Polish couple says Russian drone hit their house in "massive boom"

The Kremlin has a history of provoking NATO, with officials calling this incursion reckless and dangerous, emphasizing the seriousness of the escalation.

Poland downs Russian drones in first shots fired by NATO member in war
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Reuters
1 day ago
Poland downs Russian drones in first shots fired by NATO member in war

NATO treated the incident as an intentional incursion rather than an attack, with Polish officials calling it a large-scale provocation.

Poland and allies down Russian drones in 'act of aggression'
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Euronews
1 day ago
Poland and allies down Russian drones in 'act of aggression'

The drones entered Polish airspace as Russia carried out strikes on Ukraine, with officials treating it as an unprecedented intrusion and an act of aggression.

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