Polish and Romanian authorities issued air threat warnings and initiated joint air operations between 4:17 PM UTC and 4:31 PM UTC on September 13th, 2025, due to the presence of Russian unmanned air objects near the Polish border and over Romanian territory. The Polish Army Operations Command stated the air operation was preventive to secure Polish airfields. During this 14-minute window, the Polish Army Operations Command confirmed that helicopters and fighters were deployed in connection with Russian unmanned air objects near the Polish border, emphasizing constant contact with allies. Separately, authorities in northern Romania, specifically in Tulcea, issued shelter-in-place orders via RO-Alert messages, warning residents of the risk of Russian drones landing on Romanian territory. This follows earlier reports of Russian Shahed-type drones entering Romanian airspace. The Polish warnings were issued due to a threat of attack from the air, with citizens advised to be careful and follow emergency service instructions. The broader context includes previous alerts and heightened readiness of Polish and NATO air defenses due to Russian drone activity over western Ukraine near Polish airspace. Lublin Airport in eastern Poland remained closed due to unplanned military activity related to ensuring state security.
