Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed that over 20 Russian unmanned aerial vehicles, possibly 23, violated Polish airspace overnight, with the last drone destroyed at 6:45 AM UTC, leading to the reopening of airports in Warsaw, Modlin, Rzeszów, and Lublin. During the incursion, which Tusk described as originating directly from Belarus for the first time, Polish forces activated early warning aircraft and directed F-35, F-16, Mi-17, Mi-24, and Black Hawk helicopters to the expected areas. French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the incident as "unacceptable" and pledged solidarity with Poland, stating he would meet with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to discuss allied security. According to Prime Minister Tusk, 19 exceedances of Polish airspace were recorded, a figure he noted was not final, and some drones arrived directly from Belarus, not as a result of provocation or errors. The Ministry of Defense of Belarus claimed to have informed Poland about the drones and attributed their drifting off course to electronic warfare. In response to the violations, Polish airspace closures had been implemented in several areas, including Warsaw and Lublin, with the Lublin region having exceptions by 6:00 AM UTC. Poland is considering invoking Article 4 of the NATO treaty. French President Emmanuel Macron also stated that "We will not compromise on the safety of our allies." Earlier reports indicated that Polish forces shot down at least four drones, with debris confirmed in Cześniki, Zamość County, approximately 40 km from the Ukrainian border, and another drone reportedly damaging a house in Wyryki, Poland. The incursions occurred during a wider Russian aerial assault targeting Ukraine, with Ukrainian officials noting the drone movements and strike direction were deliberate.
