NATO has initiated Operation Eastern Sentry to bolster its eastern flank in response to escalating Russian airspace violations, including drone incursions into Poland on the night of September 9-10, 2025, according to a statement yesterday from the Supreme Commander of Allied Forces in Europe and the Secretary General. This operation signifies a systemic strengthening of resistance and combat readiness across land, sea, air, cyber, and space domains, as confirmed by the Polish Armed Forces operational command. The initiative involves increased deployment of NATO assets, including Danish F-16s, German Eurofighters, French Rafales, and Czech Mi-171S helicopters, with support from Great Britain and other member states. Operation Eastern Sentry is a direct response to a pattern of Russian aggression aimed at the entire NATO eastern flank, with the alliance emphasizing that NATO borders are inviolable and citizen safety is a priority. The operation encompasses measures such as increased presence of fighters and frigates in the Baltic Sea, development of anti-aircraft defense systems, and implementation of new anti-assault and cybernetic technologies. The decision to activate Eastern Sentry was announced yesterday by the Supreme Commander of Allied Forces in Europe and the Secretary General. Separately, a recent Fox News poll indicates a shift in American voter sentiment regarding aid to Ukraine, with 39% now supporting an increase, compared to 23% a year ago, while support for reducing aid has dropped from 40% to 29%. This poll was released on September 13th, 2025. In related news from September 11th, 2025, Georgian authorities detained two Ukrainian citizens accused of transporting explosives under orders from Ukraine's SBU, with evidence suggesting the explosives were intended for Tbilisi and potentially linked to upcoming October 4th elections, according to the State Security Service of Georgia. Meanwhile, on September 13th, 2025, former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrived in Odesa accompanied by British philanthropist Lord Ashcroft. The European Union Council also extended its sanctions against Russia for an additional six months, continuing measures against over 2,500 individuals and entities due to Russia's ongoing aggression in Ukraine.
