"Note, in the course of today's attack by the Russian Federation on objects located in Ukraine, our airspace has been repeatedly breached by drone-type objects" – specified a announcement was issued on Tuesday night on Wednesday – reported on Tuesday night by the RRSZ Operations Command on Wednesday.
Russian drones shot down
Donald Tusk released a fresh message before 6am. "I received a study from the Operation Commander of the Armed Forces Types about the shooting down of drones that entered our airspace and could pose a threat" - said the Prime Minister. He added that "operation continues".
A fewer minutes later, a fresh message appeared in which the head of government reported on further steps:
"I informed the Secretary-General of NATO about the current situation and the actions we have taken towards the objects that have violated our airspace. We're in constant contact."
Government spokesperson Adam Trapka stated that a peculiar government gathering would be held at 8 a.m. "The gathering of Prime Minister Donald Tusk with ministers liable for state security" - he said. And he added:
"Premier convened extraordinary Council of Ministers gathering at 8.00".
The first Russian drones over Poland were reported by Ukrainian media. In the night's communication, the RSZ Operations Command appealed to stay home. At that time, the most threatened areas were the Podlaskie, Mazowieckie and Lubline voivodships.