BREAKING: Poland Deploys Weapons After Russian Drones Violate Its Airspace

Poland’s military confirmed on Thursday that Russian drones repeatedly crossed into its airspace during overnight strikes on Ukraine, prompting an ongoing operation to track and neutralise the objects.

Representational Image via Dowództwo Operacyjne RSZ

In a statement posted on X, the Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces said that “on the orders of the Operational Commander, weapons have been deployed, and services are actively working to locate the downed objects.” It added that the operation is continuing and urged civilians to remain indoors. 

❗️Uwaga, w trakcie dzisiejszego ataku Federacji Rosyjskiej wykonującej uderzenia na obiekty znajdujące się na terytorium Ukrainy, nasza przestrzeń powietrzna została wielokrotnie naruszona przez obiekty typu dron.

Trwa operacja, której celem jest identyfikacja i neutralizacja… pic.twitter.com/M3FtG8Tg53

— Dowództwo Operacyjne RSZ (@DowOperSZ) September 10, 2025

The command identified Podlaskie, Mazowieckie, and Lubelskie voivodeships as the most threatened regions. All forces remain at “full readiness” as radar and air defense systems monitor the situation.

The alleged incursion marks the latest breach of NATO airspace amid Russia’s escalating drone campaign against Ukraine. 

IndianRepublic.in could not independently verify the violations.

This is a developing story. 

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