Poland downs drones in its airspace, becoming first NATO member to fire during war in Ukraine

September 11, 2025

Reuters

WARSAW/WYRYKI-WOLA, Poland, Sept 10 (Reuters) – Poland shot down suspected Russian drones in its airspace on Wednesday with the backing of aircraft from its NATO allies, the first time a member of the Western military alliance is known to have fired shots during Russia’s War in Ukraine.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk told parliament it was “the closest we have been to open conflict since World War Two,” though he also said he had “no reason to believe we’re on the brink of war.”

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