"Early Wednesday morning, Poland shot down several Russian drones that had violated its airspace during a massive strike against western Ukraine. The Polish military operation, confirmed by Prime Minister Donald Tusk through a social media message in the early morning hours, marks a turning point in Warsaw's involvement in the conflict that has affected the region for more than two and a half years."
"Article 4 allows a NATO member to solicit consultations whenever it believes its security, territorial integrity or political independence is threatened. Unlike Article 5, which provides for collective military action in the event of an armed attack, Article 4 does not compel immediate military action, but its activation nevertheless constitutes a significant political escalation, as it emphasizes the unity of the alliance in responding to perceived threats against NATO members."
Poland intercepted and shot down multiple Russian drones that entered its airspace during a large strike on western Ukraine and characterized the incursions as an act of aggression. Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed the military action, convened an urgent Council of Ministers meeting, and coordinated with NATO leadership. Poland activated Article 4 of the North Atlantic Treaty to request consultations with allies, signaling political escalation without obligating collective military response. Poland had been on heightened alert since a stray Ukrainian missile in November 2022. Ukraine's president said Iranian-made Shahed drones were aimed in the direction of Poland.
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