"Overnight, NATO fired shots against multiple Russian weapons that violated the alliance's airspace. According to Polish authorities, at least 19 Russian drones crossed into Poland last night, prompting a response from Polish and Dutch jets backed by support units from Germany and Italy. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk told his Parliament it was "the closest we have been to open conflict since World War Two." (He added, hopefully, that he had "no reason to believe we're on the brink of war.")"
"When the first reports arrived last night about a handful of drones crossing into Poland, the incursion looked like a possible Russian error, a small number of off-course units from a massive salvo of more than 400 drones sent against Ukraine. The air over Ukraine is full of hazards, and Ukrainian and Russian electronic warfare can send unmanned vehicles spiraling away from their intended targets."
NATO engaged multiple Russian weapons that violated alliance airspace over Poland. Polish authorities reported at least 19 Russian drones crossing into Polish territory, prompting Polish and Dutch jets with German and Italian support to respond. Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the incident was the closest Poland had been to open conflict since World War Two but said he had no reason to believe war was imminent. Initial reports treated the incursions as possibly errant units from a larger salvo against Ukraine, with electronic warfare and jamming cited. Belarus claimed some errant drones were shot down while a Polish general suspected a joint operation. The incidents risk widening the war in Europe, and only strong American diplomatic, financial, and military pressure appears capable of persuading Moscow to cease its campaign and reduce the threat of escalation.
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