Polish authorities confirmed the discovery of additional Russian drone debris, including a "Gerbera" model found near Sulej贸w in Mniszk贸w, Opoczno County, approximately 265 km from the Polish border, following repeated violations of Polish airspace overnight. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that evidence indicates the drone movement and strike direction were deliberate, not accidental, and offered Ukraine's data and assistance in building a warning and protection system for Poland. The EU expressed full solidarity with Poland, with Estonia's Prime Minister Kaja Kallas describing the incident as the most serious European airspace violation by Russia since the war began. The latest discovery of a "Gerbera" drone, military number 芦蝎蝎31402禄, near Sulej贸w follows earlier reports of debris found in Cze艣niki and Czosn贸wka villages. Ukrainian officials reported that the drone incursions were part of a larger Russian drone and missile assault targeting Ukraine, with specific mention of attacks on Lutsk and Lviv. President Zelenskyy emphasized that Russian aggression poses a danger to regional nations and called for joint, coordinated action, highlighting the significance of European countries using combat aircraft to counter Russian weapons. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk convened an urgent government meeting and stated that drones posing a direct threat were shot down, with airspace over airports in Rzesz贸w, Lublin, Warsaw, and Modlin closed for several hours. NATO is consulting closely with Polish leadership regarding the incursions. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported shooting down 413 enemy targets during the broader offensive. Estonia's Prime Minister Kallas is in contact with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and Polish Foreign Minister Rados艂aw Sikorski, stressing the EU's solidarity and the need to raise costs on Moscow and invest in Europe's defense. Previous reports indicated that Polish airspace had reopened except for the Lublin area as of 6:00 AM UTC, following the downing of an unspecified number of "Shahed" drones. The incident has led to discussions about NATO's defense capabilities, with some observers noting a perceived disparity in effectiveness compared to Ukraine's defense against similar aerial threats. U.S. Representative Joe Wilson condemned the drone attack on Poland as an act of war and urged President Trump to impose sanctions on Russia and arm Ukraine. There are also indications that Belarus may be planning to deploy Oreshnik IRBMs to a secret military base. The Zapad joint exercise between Russia and Belarus was noted as potentially coinciding with these events.
