Poland shoots down drones over its territory amid Russian attack on Ukraine, says military

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/sep/10/poland-shoots-down-drones-over-its-territory-amid-russian-attack-on-ukraine-says-military

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  2. Poland has shot down drones over its territory after repeated violations of its airspace during a Russian attack on Ukraine.

    The announcement came after Poland closed airports and launched an operation “to neutralise” objects that crossed over its border.

    “During today’s attack by the Russian Federation targeting targets in Ukraine, our airspace was repeatedly violated by drones,” a statement from the Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces said on X early on Wednesday. “At the request of the Operational Commander of the Armed Forces, weapons have been used, and operations are underway to locate the downed targets.“

    Four airports, including the major Chopin airport in Warsaw, were closed according to the US Federal Aviation Administration, while the country’s armed forces said that military aircraft had been activated to ensure airspace safety. There was no official confirmation from the command that any airports had been closed.

    Deputy defence minister Cezary Tomczyk said in a post on X that an operation had been launched “to neutralize objects that have violated and exceeded the border of the Republic of Poland” and that “we ask you to follow the announcements of the Polish army and the police.”

    Prime minister Donald Tusk and President Karol Nawrocki had been notified, he said

  3. Good, anything that is military that Russia sends over NATO-territory should be shot down.

  5. When Putin talks about attacking NATO, I think he means stuff like this. I don’t think he’s crazy enough to try and take territory or launch a large-scale offensive. However, they do have the means to launch drones over every once in awhile, along with hacking, jamming, and general sabotage.

  6. NATO should declare these incursions evidence of the necessity to take action to protect its airspace. To do so, it will start shooting down anything over Ukraine not identified as Ukrainian coming within X number of kilometers from NATO borders. From today.

  7. Good. Screw Russia, screw Trump and screw all the evil they stand for.

  8. Russia’s drone strike on Ukraine spilled over into Polish airspace with drones breached and shot down, airports closed, and jets scrambled.

    Poland’s military is calling it an audacious test of NATO’s defenses, and U.S. officials agree, it looks like Putin is probing how firm our support for NATO members still is.

  10. If World War-III happens, Russia will be the root cause.

  11. While it may be perceived as an escalation, given the current global climate for the time being russian aircraft incursions into NATO territory should be perceived as a threat and not the typical “poking the bear” that they do in jest every so often.

    In other words, russian aircraft should be engaged the moment they enter NATO airspace for now and going forwards until things begin to cool off.

    And while that may be perceived as an escalation, russian aircraft being allowed to come and go from NATO airspace is not a right, it’s a privilege, one that needs to be revoked.

  12. I mean if there is zero blowback to Russia for things like this, they will just keep pushing and pushing further.

  13. There are rumours (they seem unfounded) that a NATO missile storage was hit. If this is true a kinetic response is necessary by next month at the latest. If they pussy out NATO is over.

  14. Much improvement over the old method of denying that the drones or missiles were ever there. 👍

  17. Hell fucking Yeah!

    Not one inch of NATO territory. Or future NATO territory(Ukraine).

    Wished this happened sooner, but glad it’s happening now.

  20. What path did the drones take ?

    Poland is quite far away from Russia… unless Belarus is allowing Russia to launch drones from within its borders.

  21. Time for Nato countries to start sending 1,000’s of drone air tours over Russia. Let the Russians spend their resources on shooting them down.

  24. If my neighbour was throwing trash into my garden you better believe I would do more than just clearing up the trash.

  25. Russia needs to be sent down the same path Hamas is walking

  26. Enough, Russia. You’ve crossed the red line. Now you’re leaving the West with no choice but to take a drastic decision: send its strongest letter of condemnation.

  32. I want poland to stand up when no one else will. I will even move to Poland if they do.

  33. I’m all for shooting down drones. But commercial flights need to not be flying over active areas. We don’t need another MH17 or Azerbaijan 8243.

    Flight 8243 was shot down last Dec, just after a drone attack in the area.

  34. I read, “Portland shoots down drones” and was like, oh fuck!

  36. Average Poland over world history. Always in the middle of wars.

  37. It’s Russia’s General Jack D Ripper launching Wing Attack Plan я

  38. Good on Poland, not relying on the US for defending its territory.

  39. This is just more proof that most of Western society has forgotten how to actually deal with a bully.

    The only thing bullies respond to is violence and greater force.

    But our society’s are no longer prepared to admit that dark side of human nature.

    Russia will continue to push towards central Europe.

  40. Well, a lot of people predicted that if this happened, then it’s WW3 and everybody is getting nuked. Any time now.

  41. Drones a new kind of major pain in the ass. They are absolutely horrific on numerous levels.

    The thing is that while they are small and annoying sooner or later someone is going to come out and bring the bug bomb out of pure irritation and it isn’t going to be pretty.

    It’s a blanket fuck off situation that we are headed to.

  42. What a pathetic spin. It was a deliberate attack, nothing less.

  43. This was a test. If they do it again, things will get more serious. Maybe.

  44. “In order to defend the sovereignty and safety of the European members, NATO establishes a no-fly zone over Ukraine for all aircrafts of Russian origin.”

    One can dream this will be a response right?

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