Polish airspace has reopened following earlier drone incursions, with the exception of the Lublin area where military activity continues, as of 6:00 AM UTC on September 10th, 2025. The development comes after Poland's Armed Forces reported shooting down 10 "Shahed" drones that violated its airspace, an act described as aggression. The discovery of a damaged drone in Czosnówka village, eastern Poland, near the Belarus border, was confirmed by police at 5:40 AM UTC. Search operations for any fallen drone components are ongoing in eastern Poland, with authorities urging citizens not to approach or touch any unknown objects or their remains due to potential hazards. The Polish military confirmed that ground air defense and radar recognition systems have returned to standard operations, while emphasizing continued monitoring of the situation in Ukraine and readiness to ensure Polish airspace security. The Territorial Defence Forces of Poland were placed on heightened readiness. Prime Minister Donald Tusk had informed NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg about the incursion, which entered Polish airspace via Wlodawa and headed towards Parczew. Poland's military thanked the Royal Dutch Air Force and NATO Air Command for their assistance with F-35 fighters in ensuring safety over Polish skies. Airports in Poland, including Warsaw's Chopin International Airport, had experienced closures, with some NOTAMs extended until 04:30 UTC, but have since reopened, except in the immediate vicinity of Lublin. Edgars Rinkēvičs expressed solidarity with Poland, stating the incident highlights how Russian aggression in Ukraine directly affects allies and necessitates joint action. The discovery of the drone in Czosnówka followed an incident where Poland's Armed Forces engaged and downed 10 "Shahed" drones, an event described as aggression. The Provincial Police Commander in Lublin placed all officers in the Lublin garrison on alert, with a staff meeting underway at the Provincial Police Headquarters in Lublin, attended by local officials.
