The Czech military is deploying a helicopter unit of 150 soldiers to Poland to aid in the defense against low-flying Russian drones, following a request from the Polish Defense Minister. The deployment, expected to last at least three months, will commence within days, with broad political support within the Czech Republic, according to an announcement made within the last 29 minutes. This action comes as Poland continues to deal with incursions into its airspace. The Czech decision to send military assistance highlights a united European response to the escalating aerial threats. All major Czech political parties have reportedly agreed to the deployment. In parallel, the U.S. House of Representatives defeated an amendment proposed by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene that sought to cut $700 million in U.S. aid to Ukraine over the next two years as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Sixty House Republicans sided with Greene's amendment. These developments occur amidst heightened tensions in Eastern Europe, following previous reports of Russian drone incursions into Polish airspace, damage to the Druzhba pipeline near Nytopovychi, and Russian strikes in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine. Earlier on September 10th, 2025, Polish President Andrzej Duda spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the airspace violations. Fragments of a U.S.-made AIM-120C-7 missile were also recovered in Eastern Poland, likely from NATO aircraft intercepting drones. Belgian Air Force F-16s were observed conducting low-altitude flyovers of the Baltic States near the Russian border. Drone debris was discovered in Smyków, Kielce poviat, Poland, at approximately 19:00 UTC on September 10th, 2025. Russian authorities have previously denied involvement in drone activity over Polish airspace.
