Polish and allied aircraft are active in Polish airspace, with ground-based air defense and radar systems at the highest readiness state, according to the Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces. This activity is in response to Russian drone attacks primarily targeting Ukraine, with reports indicating some drones are moving in the direction of Poland from Belarus, including towards Warsaw. The specific timing of these actions spans the night of September 9-10, 2025. Ukraine's air force has warned that Russian drones have entered Polish airspace, potentially threatening cities like Zamosc. Monitoring channels indicate a significant number of Shahed drones are operating in the airspace of Ukraine and Poland, with unconfirmed reports suggesting Polish forces may have engaged multiple drones. Rzeszów Airport was closed due to "unplanned military activity related to ensuring state security," as per an official NOTAM transmitted around 10:45 PM UTC on September 9th. A NATO Airbus A330 tanker aircraft operated by the Royal Netherlands Air Force has been observed heading towards eastern Poland. The Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces stated that these actions are preventative and focused on protecting airspace and citizens, particularly in areas adjacent to the threat zone. Subordinate forces and resources remain on full readiness for an immediate response, and the situation is being monitored. Earlier on September 9th, Polish F-16 jets were scrambled to observe two Shahed drones entering Polish airspace around 9:30 PM UTC, with the intention of observation rather than engagement. An additional 11 Shahed drones originating from Volyn entered Polish airspace around 10:01 PM UTC, prompting the deployment of Dutch F-35 fighter jets. Separately, President Donald Trump's scheduled remarks from the Oval Office, which were expected about 90 minutes prior to the current reporting window, have not yet occurred, and C-SPAN has dropped the event from its schedule. Trump's signing event with RFK Jr. concerning pharmaceutical ads was reportedly closed to the press, despite initial plans for press attendance. The Presidential pool is reportedly being loaded into a motorcade for an unknown destination following a Trump Oval event.
