Polish forces have confirmed the engagement and destruction of Russian drones that repeatedly violated Polish airspace between 2:00 AM and 2:15 AM UTC on September 10th, 2025, according to the Polish Operational Command. This marks the first instance of a NATO nation destroying Russian drones during the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The operation to neutralize these objects, which occurred during Russian Federation attacks on Ukrainian territory, led to the use of armament, as stated by the Polish Operational Command. The most affected regions were identified as Podlasie, Masovian, and Lublin provinces. In response to the incursions, Polish authorities have urged approximately 8.7 million residents in the Podlaskie, Mazowieckie, and Lubelskie voivodeships to shelter in place. The Polish Operational Command stated that its forces and assets remain in full readiness for immediate response, with ground-based air defense and radar reconnaissance systems at peak readiness. The Deputy Defence Minister confirmed that all security services are on high alert and that the military is in constant contact with President Karol Nawrocki and Prime Minister Donald Tusk. The President and Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland have been notified of the ongoing operation. During the reporting window, there were reports of multiple drone movements within Ukraine, including 10 UAVs flying from the Zhytomyr region towards the Rivne region with a western course. The Air Force of Ukraine also reported activity of enemy tactical aviation in the southeastern direction and Sinelnikovsky district, including the use of aviation means of damage. Separately, two Su-57 aircraft were observed over the Kursk region. Previous reports indicated that Polish airspace, including Warsaw's Modlin and Chopin airports, experienced restrictions starting around 1:30 AM UTC due to "unplanned military activity related to ensuring state security." These disruptions followed earlier reports of drones crossing the border from Ukraine's Volyn region into Poland. Polish fighter jets were observed scrambling over Poland between 1:45 AM and 2:00 AM UTC in response to these threats.
