Russian drones over Poland. Service provided a day-long balance sheet

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On the night of Tuesday on Wednesday, Russian drones violated Polish airspace. any of them were shot down. At the request of Poland, consultations were held as part of the launch of Article 4. NATO. planet leaders expressed solidarity with our country and president Karol Nawrocki discussed the situation with US president Donald Trump.

Operations Command of Types of Armed Forces stated before 8 o'clock that the operation of military aviation had ended. Previously, DORSZ stressed that the violation of Polish airspace due to Russia's massive attack on Ukraine is simply a "acact of aggression", which created a real threat to the safety of Polish citizens.

Prime Minister Donald Tusk stressed during the extraordinary gathering of the government that procedures in connection with the breach of Polish airspace had worked and drones, which posed a direct threat, were shot down. He added that The decision-making process was flawless.

The head of government besides pointed out that the first time Russian drones were shot down over NATO's territory, and added that all allies were taking the situation very seriously. "We are most likely dealing with large-scale provocation," he stressed. However, he added that present "there's no reason to panic".

Russian drones in Polish sky. Prime Minister: "Confrontation of Russia with the Free World"

After 10 p.m., Tusk besides provided information to the Sejm. He informed that the first breach of the Polish airspace was recorded at around 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, and the last 1 at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. - I'm sorry. Right now, we have confirmed 3 drones fired. It is very likely that the 4th object was besides shot down - said the Prime Minister.

The chief of government besides reported that many of the drones that violated Polish airspace came straight from aboveBelarus.

Tusk besides assessed that there is no reason to claim that Poland was at war at present; however, he pointed out that the consultation with allies took the character of a formal proposal to launch Article 4. NATO; provides that the parties shall consult each another whenever, in the opinion of any of them, territorial integrity, political independency or safety of any organization is threatened.

- I'm sorry. This is not our war, this is not just a war of Ukrainians, This is war, this is simply a confrontation that Russia has spoken to the full free world, and this must yet scope everyone without exception - said the head of government. He besides added that at the minute there are no reports of casualties or injuries from the night Russian drone attacks.

SEE: NATO launched Article 4 of the North Atlantic Pact. Poland requested this

President Karol Nawrockiwho previously held a briefing in National safety Offices, announced that within 48 hours the National safety Council would be convened. "We must already have full information to respond to the situation," he said. He besides added that the BBN gathering with the Prime Minister, ministers and generals discussed the anticipation of launching Article 4. NATO.

Deputy Prime Minister, Head of the MON Władysław Kosiniak-Kamish, who decided to return to the country early from the E5 Group gathering in London, stressed that the military utilized weapons against "enemy objects".

Deputy Prime Minister, Head of the Ministry of abroad Affairs Radosław Sikorski reported that at noon, the Russian embassy's charge d'affaires were called to the hotel in Warsaw to receive a protest note. As he added, the head of the MFA of Ukraine Andrzej Sybiha repeated in a conversation with him the appeal that the Natov allies could shoot down Russian drones and rockets before invading the Alliance's airspace.

Minister for Energy Love of Motyka has reported that critical infrastructure is functioning smoothly and MEN has ensured that schools are functioning normally.

Temporary halt at 4 airports

For safety reasons, closed at night four airports - in Warsaw, Modlin, Lublin and Rzeszów. The U.S. national Aviation Administration (FAA) reported that this was due to "unplanned military activities related to the safety of the state".

PLL LOT diverted any of the flights, and in the morning the airspace over Chopin's Lotnis was reopened. Before 9 a.m. Polish Air Navigation Agency stated that air operations in Polish airspace were resumed at all 4 airports.

Remains of Russian drones found in 4 voivodships

The fact that during the night of the Russian Federation's attack on Ukraine, the Polish airspace was repeatedly breached by drones officially reported after 4 p.m. Operations Command of Types of Armed Forces (DORSZ). "The operation to identify and neutralize objects is ongoing. At the command of the Operational Commander of the R.R.S.R., weapons were utilized and service operations were ongoing to find the shot down objects" - the message on X sounded.

According to the Ministry of abroad Affairs, it has so far been confirmed that a full of 16 drones in the localities:

Garlic (Lubelian Province, White Province),
Particles ( Lublin, Zamość)
Curve-Cologne ( Lublin Province, Parczewski Province),
Monks (Łódź, Opoczyński)
Oleśno (Warmia-Mazury Province, elbląski County),
Grand Lagoon,
Wohyń ( Lublin, Radzyń),
Wyhalev ( Lublin Province, Parczewski Province),
Wyryki ( Lublin Province, Włodawski Province),
Bliss-Cologne (Lubelian Province, Bialski Province),
New Town over Pilica (Mazovia Province, Grójecki Province),
Bulldove of the 3rd ( Lublin Province, Lublin Province),
between the towns of Rabiany and Seweryn (Mazowieckie Province, Hungary),
Czyżów (Świętokrzyskie Province, bushy area),
Sobótka (Świętokrzyskie Province, Opatowski Province),
Smyków (Świętokrzyskie Province, Konecki Province).

Strong responses from NATO and EU leaders. "Europe full solidaritys with Poland"

Nighttime events have triggered a worldwide reaction. NATO Force Commander in Europe General Alexus Grynkewich reported that NATO is in close contact with Poland and another allies on drones that have breached Polish airspace.

NATO spokeswoman Allison Hart, who stressed that drones encountered opposition of Polish and Natov Air Defense, stated that the NATO chief Mark Rutte he is in contact with the Polish authorities and NATO consults closely with them.

SEE: The EC chief spoke about solidarity with Poland. MEPs responded immediately

Head of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen She stressed that Russian drones had unprecedentedly violated the airspace of Poland and Europe. "We have witnessed a thoughtless and unprecedented breach of the airspace of Poland and Europe by more than 10 Russian Shahed drones," she said in an yearly speech to the European Parliament. - I'm sorry. Europe is full solidarity with Poland - stressed what the home reacted to with standing ovations.

Head of the European Parliament Robert Metsol stressed that Poland has a full right to defend itself against any attack, adding that the European Union is united.

SEE: "Proposals for circumstantial support". Tusk after talks with European leaders

The Head of the European Council Antonio Costa said that Poland was right to take the essential steps to defend its sovereignty. He besides added that Russia's intrusion into EU airspace is straight threatening the safety of people and critical infrastructure in Europe.

Head of EU diplomacy Kaja Kallas stated that the preliminary indications propose that the incidental with drones that entered Poland's airspace was deliberate. She called it Russia's most serious breach of European airspace since the beginning of the war in Ukraine. The EU Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius estimated that the EU urgently needs to make an anti-dron shield along the full EU east flank. "Russia is again investigating neighbouring countries, the EU and NATO," he added.

On Thursday morning, at the request of Euro MPs PO and PiS, on the invasion of Russian drones to Poland to debate European Parliament.

Charles Nawrocki spoke to Donald Trump

"Today's talks confirmed alliance unity" - wrote on the X platform Karol Nawrocki after the interview with the president of the United States was concluded. Grzegorz Urbanek, a reporter from Polsat News, informed that the discussion lasted for respective minutes.

"What is the substance with Russia, in violation of Poland's airspace with drones? It's starting!" - Donald Trump wrote on the fact Social platform.

The case was besides informed by the U.S. Secretary of State and National safety Advisor Marco Rubio.

SEE: "Nawrocki's Conversation - Trump". President's chief of law confirms

Former U.S. Land Army Commander in Europe gene. Ben Hodges He estimated that the number of Russian drones that flew over Poland was evidence of deliberate investigating of NATO and its air defence systems. He called on the Alliance to respond consistently and effectively.

Similarly, erstwhile Pentagon authoritative Jim Townsend stated that the incidental was not an accident - "One drone is simply a mistake, but many drones are not a mistake" - and considered him a serious test that NATO has to answer.

European leaders condemn Russian maneuvers in Polish airspace

President of France Emmanuel Macron announced that he would discuss the case with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. He added that France did not compromise on the safety of allies. Solidarity with Poland was expressed by the Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and the president of Latvia Edgars Rinkevichs. The invasion of Russian drones into Poland's airspace was besides condemned, among others, by the president of Finland Alexander Stubb, Prime Minister of Sweden Ulf Kristersson and the Head of Diplomacy of Norway Espen Barth Eide.

Head of the Ministry of abroad Affairs of Lithuania Kestutis Budrys He called for the urgent reinforcement of NATO's front states' air defence and pointed out that the Alliance must respond by force. "The reality is clear: as long as Putin can proceed the bloody war against Ukraine, no country - even belonging to NATO - is safe" - he said.

SEE: Sikorski on war in Ukraine. "I don't want to jinx"

Ukraine is ready to supply Poland with data on Russian drone attacks and to support the creation of a informing and defence strategy against akin threats - stated the president of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenski on Wednesday.

Head of the MFA of Ukraine Andrij Sybiha called for countries neighbouring Ukraine to be allowed to intercept drones and missiles over its territory, besides at NATO borders.

Disinformation of Russia and reactions of planet media

In Russia, pro-government media and alleged war bloggers supply false information about drones that invaded Polish airspace on Tuesday night. In Minsk Chief of General Staff of Pawel Murawijk stated that Belarus informed Poland and Lithuania about incoming drones.

The BBC recognized the invasion of Russian drones over Poland as an escalation of the war and a test for the West, stressing that machines flew deep into Polish territory and had to be shot down. The Norwegian "Aftenposten" besides pointed out, among others, that the incidental may be an effort to test the Polish air defence as a NATO state.

SEE: "War Has Already Started". European drone media in Poland

Reuters, citing a origin in NATO, stated that the preliminary data indicate that the intrusion of Russian drones into Poland's airspace was deliberate. He said the Alliance didn't consider the incidental an attack. It besides added that Polish F-16, Dutch F-35 and Italian AWACS aircraft participated in drone operations.

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