NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte demanded on September 10th, 2025, that Russia "stop violating allied airspace" following overnight drone incursions into Poland, calling the incident "absolutely reckless." The statement was made as Polish authorities continue to recover debris from Russian drones and an unidentified missile that violated Polish airspace. Rutte stated that a "full assessment of the violation is ongoing," according to a statement shared on X. Meanwhile, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán expressed "full solidarity with Poland" and called the violation "unacceptable," reiterating Hungary's call for peace in the Russia-Ukraine war and supporting President Donald Trump's peace efforts. Polish authorities have confirmed the recovery of missile debris and seven Russian drones across several counties, including Zamość, Biała Podlaska, Parczew, Włodawa, and Radzyń, with approximately 12,000 police officers involved in the search. Virtual Poland released a map detailing the locations where drone wreckage has been found so far. The incursions, which involved numerous drones entering Polish airspace, were engaged by Polish and NATO air defenses. Following the violations, Poland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Russia's Chargé d'Affaires. Polish President Andrzej Duda characterized the events as an "unprecedented moment" for NATO and Poland, leading the country to consider invoking Article 4 of the NATO treaty. NATO spokesperson stated that the alliance is consulting closely with Poland, and allies are considering moving similar operations deeper into Ukraine's airspace. Discussions are ongoing regarding potential next steps after Article Four consultations, including strengthening air defenses on NATO's eastern flank and potential collective responses. Previous reports indicated that some Russian drones entered Polish airspace from Belarus, with Ukrainian forces informing Polish authorities about the drone movements. Debris has been found in locations such as Wohyń and Cześniki, with one drone reportedly damaging a house in Wyryki. Experts suggest the drone attacks, prepared since July, may have been for intelligence gathering on Poland's air defense systems in preparation for the "Zapad-2025" military drills. Calls are also being raised in Poland for the confiscation of the Russian Embassy, located near the Prime Minister's Chancellery and the Parliament.
