NATO Activates Article 4 Consultations Following Russian Drone Intrusion into Polish Airspace
The incursion marked the first direct engagement by alliance forces against Russian aerial assets in member territory.
EUROPE — On Wednesday, Russian drones violated Polish airspace 19 times during strikes on Ukraine, prompting NATO fighter jets to intercept and destroy several units. The incursion marked the first direct engagement by alliance forces against Russian aerial assets in member territory.
NATO Country Poland has invoked Article 4 to initiate consultations among allies on the security implications. No damage or casualties occurred on Polish soil, but the event raised alarms about potential spillover from the Ukraine conflict. Russian officials denied intentional targeting, claiming the drones drifted unintentionally.
NATO leaders reaffirmed their commitment to territorial integrity. The consultations focus on response measures without advancing to Article 5.
Acronym Index
AWACS: Airborne Warning and Control System
NATO: North Atlantic Treaty Organization
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