What would happen if NATO country was attacked as Russia commits 'act of war' in Polish airspace

Article 5 is an alliance-bound agreement between NATO nations in the case of an attack, as tensions between Russia and Poland increase.

After Russian drones were downed in Poland, what does triggering NATO Article 4 mean?

Poland has triggered Article 4 of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, NATO, after the country reported 19 “breaches” of its airspace by Russian drones on Wednesday.

Russian drones have entered several NATO countries’ airspace. Far more may be within their range

The latest massive aerial attack on Ukraine hit a new milestone in the continuing escalation of Russian bombardments, after Poland announced that it had closed airports and downed Russian drones in its airspace overnight on Sept.

As Poland downs drones amid Russia strike, NATO braces for new era on eastern front

Lithuania is "ready" to shoot down any more drones that enter its airspace, the country's defense minister told ABC News.

Poland Has Invoked NATO’s Article 4. What Comes Next?

Article 4 allows member states to start a formal discussion within the alliance about threats to their security. It does not commit the alliance to military action.

NATO fighters downed Russian drones in allied airspace for the first time as a critical breach put its air defenses to the test

A NATO spokesperson said the incident marked the first time that NATO aircraft "have engaged potential threats in allied airspace."

What are NATO's defence obligations under Articles 4 and 5 of its treaty?

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Wednesday he had asked NATO to open consultations under Article 4 of the alliance's treaty after Poland shot down drones in its airspace following what he called a "large-scale provocation" by Russia.
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