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Poland downs Russian drones in first shots fired by NATO member in war

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Poland shot down drones that entered its airspace during a widespread Russian attack in western Ukraine, with the NATO member calling the incursion "an act of aggression." It marks the first time a member of the alliance has fired shots in the war.

Breakdown
  • Poland shot down drones that entered its airspace during a Russian attack on Ukraine.
  • This is the first known instance of a NATO member firing shots in the Ukraine conflict. 11s
  • Poland activated NATO Article 4, initiating alliance consultations. 27s
  • NATO is treating the event as an intentional incursion, not an attack. 1m 5s
  • Russia denies responsibility, while Ukraine calls for a strong international response. 1m 11s
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