Polish authorities have discovered another downed Russian attack drone in the village of Cześniki, approximately 40 km from the Ukrainian border, according to reports. This discovery follows earlier confirmations of drone debris in Czosnówka village, eastern Poland. The incidents occurred overnight when Polish airspace was violated by multiple drones, described by Estonia's Prime Minister Kaja Kallas as the most serious European airspace violation by Russia since the war began and potentially intentional. NATO's defense capabilities against the drones have been questioned, with one source suggesting NATO "failed miserably" in defending Polish airspace while Ukraine "successfully defends against hundreds of drones." This criticism highlights a perceived disparity in defense effectiveness, as NATO jets reportedly scrambled to shoot down only a few drones. The Polish military previously stated it thanked NATO Air Command and the Royal Dutch Air Force for deploying F-35 fighter jets to ensure safety. Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas stated she is in contact with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski, emphasizing that the EU stands in full solidarity with Poland. Ukrainian presidential adviser Andriy Yermak commented that Russia is attempting to escalate the war due to a perceived impunity, and that "much now depends on strong, coordinated actions in response." Separately, there are indications that Belarus may be planning to deploy Oreshnik IRBMs to a secret military base being built 60 kilometers from Minsk, according to analysis of satellite imagery. The Polish military confirmed that ground air defense and radar recognition systems have returned to standard operations, though search operations for drone components remain ongoing. The military police have asked residents to report any finds, with a representative from the State Fire Service reporting that the drone debris found in Czosnówka village is not currently considered a threat.
