Russia in Poland: “The situation is serious”

Vladimir Putin recently violated NATO airspace when he spotted a group of 19 drones over Poland, while Russia was carrying out an attack against Ukraine.

Breaking News: Poland said it had shot down Russian drones that entered its airspace during strikes on Ukraine, calling the incursions an “act of aggression.”

— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) 2025-09-10T04:51:48.522252Z

The Polish army was forced to shoot down the drones, while Prime Minister Donald Tusk called Russia’s actions a “large-scale provocation” against NATO territory.

According to the New York Times, Donald Tusk underscored the seriousness of Russia’s move by declaring:

“The situation is serious.”

Tusk added that NATO had to prepare for all scenarios, recalling that this was the first incursion into Alliance territory since the war in Ukraine began in 2022:

“No one doubts that we must prepare for various scenarios.”

The Polish Prime Minister said the incident placed the country “closest we have been to open conflict”.

Tusk clarified, however, that there was no reason to say Poland was “on the brink of war”, adding nonetheless:

“A line has been crossed.”