Poland asks to trigger Nato Article 4 after downing Russian drones ‘sent to test West’ – as Trump urged to punish Putin

POLAND has called on Nato to trigger Article 4 after it shot down Russia drones feared to have been sent to test the West. Donald Trump and Nato nations are being urged to ramp up pressure to punish Vladimir Putin after the brazen drone onslaught....

'Here we go!' Trump reacts to Russian drones shot down over Poland

WASHINGTON − President Donald Trump reacted to Russian's drone incursion into Poland's airspace with a brief statement that raised eyebrows as Poland's leaders and other western allies condemned the action. "What’s with Russia violating Poland’s...

Russian drones, downed over Poland, prompt pushback from NATO alliance

Poland on Wednesday said it shot down unmanned Russian aircraft that had violated its airspace overnight, part of a “huge” incursion into its territory by at least 19 drones, though Polish leaders offered reassurance that their country is not on...

What is Article 4 that was invoked by Poland after Russian drone incursions?

Poland is invoking Article 4 of the NATO treaty after a number of Russian drones entered its airspace and were shot down Tuesday evening. Polish F-16 fighter jets, Dutch F-35s, Italian AWACS surveillance planes and NATO mid-air refuelling aircraft...

Poland says it downed Russian drones that violated its airspace during attack on Ukraine

Poland said Wednesday it had scrambled aircraft alongside unnamed allies to shoot down drones violating its airspace during a Russian attack on neighboring Ukraine, a first for a NATO country during the war. Prime Minister Donald Tusk wrote on X...

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British forces could bolster Polish air power, defence secretary suggests

Germany’s chancellor has denounced Russia for “ruthlessly endangering human lives” in Poland ahead of a phone call with Donald Tusk, the Polish prime minister.Friedrich Merz said the violations of Polish airspace were to be regarded as the latest...

Putin's attack on Poland's sovereignty was 'deliberate' and the UK 'could be next'

Warmonger Vladimir Putin’s overnight attack on Poland's sovereignty was ‘deliberate’ and the UK ‘could be next’, a war expert has claimed. Poland’s Prime Minister, Donald Tusk, has said his country is at its closest to open conflict since World...

Nato fighter jets shoot down Russian drones over Poland

In the early hours of Wednesday morning (10 September), Polish and Dutch fighter jets scrambled to intercept more than a dozen Russian drones over Poland. Multiple Nato forces were involved, with Italy providing surveillance and refuelling...

NATO Must Draw A Red Line After Russian Drones Over Poland

Cabinet meeting following violations of Polish airspace during a Russian attack (Photo by Aleksander Kalka/NurPhoto via Getty Images) NurPhoto via Getty Images Russia has once again crossed a dangerous line in its war against Ukraine—this time, by...

Kremlin Rejects Poland’s Claim of Russian Drones in Its Airspace

Dmitry Peskov. X/ @Cebolinha1001 September 10, 2025 Hour: 11:32 am On Wednesday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed allegations about the presence of Russian drones in Polish airspace. RELATED: Poland Ends Military Operations Related to...

'No Targets on Polish Territory Were Planned': Moscow Denies Polish Airspace Violation

Russia said Wednesday that its overnight strike on Ukraine did not target Polish territory after several Russian drones violated Poland’s airspace and were shot down by NATO forces. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said 19 drones entered Polish...

‘Reckless and Unprecedented’: NATO, EU Allies Blast Russia After Drone Breach in Poland

World leaders and NATO allies have reacted strongly to the overnight Russian drone incursion into Polish airspace, calling it a major provocation against both Poland and the broader European security framework. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk...

Hollywood plans film about Shakhtar struggles

Shakhtar Donetsk have been forced out of their home stadium since 2014. Getty ImagesA group of filmmakers are aiming to tell the story of Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk on the big screen. Shakhtar, who are regulars in the UEFA Champions League,...

After Unprecedented Night Of Downing Drones Over Poland, NATO Reports No Posture Changes (Updated)

The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. A spokesperson for NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) says it has no force posture changes to announce...

Russian drones in Polish airspace highlight threat to all of Europe, says Estonian FM

On Wednesday morning, over a dozen drone incursions were recorded in Poland's airspace during a Russian attack on Western Ukraine. Poland said it had downed up to four Russian drones in response, the BBC reported. Poland also said later on...

Rutte refuses to clearly assess Russia's drone attack on Poland but pledges NATO protection

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has said that a full assessment of the incident involving Russian drones in Poland is still ongoing, and therefore he would not comment on whether it was a deliberate attack or a mistake. Rutte was asked directly...

How will a Karol Nawrocki presidency affect Poland’s transatlantic relations?

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NATO downs Russian drones over Poland after 'unprecedented' aggression

Aleksander Kalka/NurPhoto via Getty Images(NEW YORK and LONDON) — Polish airspace was violated by at least 19 Russian drones overnight, the country’s prime minister said, in a torrent of activity that triggered a response from the NATO country’s...

EDF commander: Unlikely Russian drone incursion in Polish airspace an accident

The overnight Russian drone incursion into Polish airspace was likely not an accident, Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) commander Lieutenant General Andrus Merilo said. A "significant" number of Shahed-type attack drones entered Polish airspace...