NATO Air Policing Missions, Romanian Border Monitoring, Russian Drone Incursion Into Poland, and Netherlands Deployments Amid Russian Strikes on Ukraine

A Russian Shahed drone entered Polish airspace from Ukraine during strikes. In Romania, two German Air Force Typhoon aircraft from Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base monitored the border with Ukraine.

EUROPE — NATO conducts continuous air policing operations across its eastern flank to secure airspace and respond to potential violations. A Russian Shahed drone entered Polish airspace from Ukraine during strikes. In Romania, two German Air Force Typhoon aircraft from Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base monitored the border with Ukraine.

The Romanian Ministry of National Defense detected Russian drones targeting Ukrainian ports on the Danube, with no intrusions into national airspace. A Russian Shahed drone entered Polish airspace during the attacks, flying low before crashing in a field.

Russia launched drone and missile strikes on Ukraine overnight, impacting Odesa and Lviv regions. Ukraine's air force reported intercepting or suppressing multiple threats. In Izmail, Odesa region, infrastructure damage caused fires and injuries. In Lviv, the strikes resulted in casualties.

Poland activated operational forces, including fighter jets, to address the activity near its border. The response focused on safeguarding territory and citizens in affected areas.

NATO Air Policing Operations, Defensive Deployments: