Poland shoots down Russian drones
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Denmark, France and Germany have joined a new mission to bolster the military alliance's eastern flank after Russian drones flew into Poland on Wednesday.
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Russia-Belarus military drill tests nerves on NATO’s eastern flank at the end of a tense week
Alarms bells sounded this week in Europe after NATO jets scrambled to intercept an unprecedented Russian drone incursion in Poland. Now there is fresh unease on NATO’s eastern flank, as Russia and Belarus kick off major military drills to test the readiness of their armed forces.
NATO engaged with Russia's military for the first time overnight after Polish and Dutch fighter jets were scrambled to intercept Russian drones above Poland.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said his country would formally request the invocation of NATO 's Article 4 in response to the violation of his country's airspace by 19 Russian drones, some of which were shot down.