NATO considers the drone incursions over Poland as neither an attack nor aggression from Russia, according to Reuters, citing a NATO source.
NATO’s Response
NATO does not interpret the intrusion of Russian drones into Polish airspace as an act of aggression, according to a report by Reuters. Preliminary assessments suggest up to 10 drones may have intentionally violated Polish airspace.
Polish Prime Minister’s Statement
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk informed the Sejm of 19 territorial violations. The Patriots air defense systems detected the objects but took no combat actions.
Night Operations Involving NATO Forces
Nighttime operations involved Polish F-16s, Dutch F-35s, Italian early warning AWACS planes, and mid-air refueling aircraft operated under NATO.
Escalation Alert
Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that part of the drones were shot down during an extraordinary cabinet meeting.
Military Confirmation of Aggression
The Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces referred to the incident as an act of aggression that posed a real threat to the safety of citizens.
