Polish airspace was repeatedly violated by drones during a Russian Federation attack targeting Ukraine, according to the Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces. An operation is underway to identify and neutralize targets, with ongoing efforts to locate downed drones. The most vulnerable areas are identified as Podlaskie, Mazowieckie, and Lublin Voivodeships, with an appeal for residents to stay at home. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that "at least eight drones" entered Polish airspace, describing the incident as an "extremely dangerous precedent for Europe." Mykhailo Podolyak, a Ukrainian presidential adviser, claimed Russia "deliberately and strategically attacked Poland with drones" to test Western response systems and normalize the idea of war spreading across the continent. Zelenskyy also detailed a massive Russian attack on Ukraine involving approximately 415 drones and over 40 cruise and ballistic missiles, resulting in at least one death in the Zhytomyr region and three injuries in Volochysk. Poland is considering invoking Article 4 of NATO, according to reports. The Polish military thanked NATO Air Command and the Royal Dutch Air Force for their assistance with F-35 fighters in securing Polish airspace. The Zapad joint exercise between Russia and Belarus is reportedly beginning in Belarus today, which is noted as not being a coincidence. Authorities have confirmed the discovery of a damaged drone in Czosnówka village, eastern Poland, near the Belarus border. Search operations for any fallen drone components are ongoing, with citizens urged not to approach or touch any unknown objects due to potential hazards. The Polish military confirmed that ground air defense and radar recognition systems have returned to standard operations, while emphasizing continued monitoring of the situation in Ukraine and readiness to ensure Polish airspace security. The Territorial Defence Forces of Poland were placed on heightened readiness.
