Poland-Russia conflict highlights: ‘Here we go,' says Trump on Poland's incursion

Poland-Russia conflict: Warsaw’s Chopin Airport reopened following a temporary closure prompted by Russian drone incursions into Poland.

Poland-Russia conflict highlights: US President Donald Trump reacted to Russia's alleged violation of Poland's airspace. (AFP)

Poland-Russia conflict highlights: Poland scrambled its air defences to shoot down Russia drones that violated its airspace, a first for a NATO country during the ongoing Ukraine war....Read More

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• 10 Sept 2025, 09:34:33 PM IST

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• 10 Sept 2025, 08:52:51 PM IST

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Trump reacts to Russia violating Poland's airspace

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Reacting to the Russia allegedly violating Poland's airspace, US President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social, “What’s with Russia violating Poland’s airspace with drones? Here we go!”

• 10 Sept 2025, 08:30:53 PM IST

  Poland warns of escalation, holds NATO talks after Russian drone intrusion

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Poland gathered its NATO allies for urgent talks Wednesday after Russian drones flew into Polish airspace during an attack on Ukraine, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said, warning that the situation was inching closer to "open conflict".

  Poland's airspace was violated 19 times, Tusk said, and at least three drones were shot down after Warsaw and its allies scrambled jets. Authorities said nobody was harmed. (AFP)

• 10 Sept 2025, 07:45:23 PM IST

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Moscow says Poland spreading 'myths' about drone intrusion

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Russia said on Wednesday that Poland is spreading 'myths' about drone intrusion to escalate the conflict in Ukraine.

• 10 Sept 2025, 07:21:00 PM IST

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Drones flying into Poland not accident, says foreign minister

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Poland has no doubt that drones flying into its territory were not an accident, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski told journalists on Wednesday as Warsaw shot down Russian drones that entered its airspace during Russian attack in western Ukraine.

  He added that mass use of drones is a threat to all of NATO and that Prime Minister Donald Tusk asked allies for stronger air defence for Poland. (Reuters)

• 10 Sept 2025, 06:55:32 PM IST

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: What is NATO's Article 5?

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Article 5 is the cornerstone of the founding treaty of NATO.

  The alliance was created in 1949 with the US military as its powerful mainstay essentially to counter the Soviet Union and its eastern bloc satellites during the Cold War.

  The charter stipulates that "the Parties agree that an armed attack against one or more of them in Europe or North America shall be considered an attack against them all."

  "They agree that, if such an armed attack occurs, each of them, in exercise of the right of individual or collective self-defense recognized by Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations, will assist the Party or Parties so attacked by taking forthwith, individually and in concert with the other Parties, such action as it deems necessary, including the use of armed force, to restore and maintain the security of the North Atlantic area," it says. (Reuters)

• 10 Sept 2025, 06:00:46 PM IST

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Russia says overnight strikes did not target Poland

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Russia’s Defense Ministry said Wednesday that its overnight strikes targeted Ukraine’s military-industrial complex in the western regions of the country, with no planned targets on Polish territory.

  “We are ready to hold consultations with the Polish Ministry of Defense on this issue,” the statement said. (AP)

• 10 Sept 2025, 05:31:12 PM IST

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: What is Article 4 of NATO?

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Article 4 states that members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization will consult together whenever, in the opinion of any of them, the territory, political independence or security of any of them is threatened.

  Under Article 4, discussions at the North Atlantic Council - NATO’s principal political decision-making body - could potentially lead to some form of joint decision or action.

  Since NATO’s creation in 1949, Article 4 has been invoked seven times, most recently in February 2022 when Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania and Slovakia sought consultations following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

  NATO ambassadors in November 2022 held an emergency meeting after a missile strike killed two people in Poland and raised global alarm that the war could spill into neighboring countries. (Reuters)

• 10 Sept 2025, 05:04:12 PM IST

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: How Germany reacted to drone incursion in Poland

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: German Foreign Ministry spokesperson said that EU members will discuss Poland drone incident today. Berlin also said that Russia is 'testing' NATO with 'very serious' Poland drone incident.

• 10 Sept 2025, 04:41:40 PM IST

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: NATO chief's ‘clear’ message to Putin after Poland incursion

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called violation of Poland's airspace by Russian drones “absolutely reckless” and added that a full assessment is going on.

  "Whether it was intentionally or not, it is absolutely reckless, it is absolutely dangerous. But the full assessment is ongoing," Rutte said.

  "To Putin, my message is clear. Stop the war in Ukraine. Stop violating allied airspace. And know that we stand ready, that we are vigilant, and that we will defend every inch of NATO territory," he added.

• 10 Sept 2025, 04:30:48 PM IST

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Kremlin refuses to comment on drone incursion into Poland

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: The Kremlin on Wednesday declined to comment on a drone incursion into Poland, after the NATO member said it had downed several Russian drones overnight and accused Moscow of violating its airspace.

  "We prefer not to comment, it is not within our competence, it is the prerogative of the ministry of defence," spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists, including AFP, in a briefing call.

• 10 Sept 2025, 04:20:37 PM IST

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Russia says drones shot down by Poland came from Ukraine's direction

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: According to Russian state news agency RIA, a Russian diplomat said on Wednesday that the drones shot down by Poland in Polish airspace overnight had come from the direction of Ukraine.

  "We know one thing - these drones were flying from the direction of Ukraine," Russia's charge d'affaires in Warsaw, Andrei Ordash, was quoted as saying after leaving the Polish Foreign Ministry, according to a Reuters report.

• 10 Sept 2025, 03:50:14 PM IST

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: ‘Together, Europeans are always stronger,’ says Zelensky

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Ukrainian President Zelensky, while reacting to Russia's alleged incursion on Poland, said, "It is clear that Russian aggression poses a danger to every independent nation in our region, and therefore only joint and coordinated action can guarantee reliable security. The precedent of using combat aircraft from several European countries simultaneously to shoot down Russian weapons and protect human lives is highly significant."

  "Together, Europeans are always stronger. Russia must feel that the response to this escalatory step, and even more so to an attempt to humiliate one of Europe’s key countries, will be clear and strong from all partners."

• 10 Sept 2025, 03:35:21 PM IST

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Poland at its closest to open conflict since World War 2, says PM Tusk

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Poland is the closest it has been to open conflict since World War Two, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Wednesday after the NATO member state shot down Russian drones over its territory.

  Tusk told parliament there had been 19 intrusions into Polish airspace overnight. The incursions heightened tensions that were already simmering after previous incursions by drones.

  "I have no reason to claim we're on the brink of war, but a line has been crossed, and it's incomparably more dangerous than before," he said.

  "This situation brings us the closest we have been to open conflict since World War Two". (Reuters)

• 10 Sept 2025, 03:18:04 PM IST

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: UK PM calls Russia's violation of Polish airspace 'extremely reckless'

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday he was deeply concerned by the violation of Polish and NATO airspace by Russian drones during an air attack on Ukraine, calling it an "extremely reckless" move by Moscow.

  "This morning's barbaric attack on Ukraine and the egregious and unprecedented violation of Polish and NATO airspace by Russian drones is deeply concerning," Starmer said in a statement.

  "This was an extremely reckless move by Russia and only serves to remind us of (Russian) President (Vladimir) Putin's blatant disregard for peace," Starmer said, adding that he had been in touch with his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk on Wednesday to express British support for Poland. (Reuters)

• 10 Sept 2025, 03:16:04 PM IST

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Poland says found 7 drones, parts of a missile

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Poland has found seven drones and parts of one missile following intrusion of drones into Polish airspace overnight, interior ministry spokesperson Karolina Galecka told a news briefing.

  "Seven drones and debris of one missile of unidentified origin have been found," Galecka said. (Reuters)

• 10 Sept 2025, 03:07:48 PM IST

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: France, UK and Hungary condemn Russian drone incursion into Poland

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer have voiced strong condemnation of Russian drones entering Polish airspace amid attacks on Ukraine.

  French President Macron called the incursion “simply unacceptable” and a “reckless escalation.” "The incursion of Russian drones into Polish airspace during an attack carried out by Russia against Ukraine is simply unacceptable. I condemn it in the strongest terms. I call on Russia to put an end to this reckless escalation. I reiterate to the Polish people and their government our full solidarity. I will soon speak with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. We will not compromise on the security of the Allies," Macron said in a post on X.

  UK Prime Minister Starmer said he had reached out to the Polish Prime Minister on Wednesday morning to reaffirm Britain’s support. "I have been in touch with the Polish Prime Minister this morning to make clear our support for Poland," he said, reported Reuters.

  "This morning's barbaric attack on Ukraine and the egregious and unprecedented violation of Polish and NATO airspace by Russian drones is deeply concerning," Starmer said in a statement.

  "This was an extremely reckless move by Russia and only serves to remind us of (Russian) President (Vladimir) Putin's blatant disregard for peace," Starmer said.

  Hungary’s PM Viktor Orban says violation of Poland’s territorial integrity is unacceptable.

• 10 Sept 2025, 02:53:28 PM IST

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Poland becomes first NATO member to fire in Ukraine war

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Poland shot down drones that entered its airspace on Wednesday, marking the first time a NATO member is known to have fired during Russia’s war in Ukraine.

  Warsaw said 19 objects had entered its airspace during a large Russian air attack on Ukraine, and that it had targeted those posing a threat, reported Reuters.

  PM Donald Tusk said he had activated Article 4 of NATO’s treaty, which allows alliance members to request consultations with allies.

  "We are dealing with a large-scale provocation," Tusk said. "We are ready to repel such provocations. The situation is serious, and no one doubts that we must prepare for various scenarios."

  Meanwhile, Russia’s RIA state news agency quoted a Russian diplomat calling the accusations "groundless" and saying Poland had not provided evidence that the drones shot down were of Russian origin.

• 10 Sept 2025, 02:35:28 PM IST

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Polish PM again claims Russian drones shot down as Moscow calls accusations ‘groundless’

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk reiterated that Russian drones were shot down over Polish territory amid ongoing airspace violations, while Russia dismissed the claims as “groundless.”

  Donald Tusk praised the response, saying, “My thanks and congratulations to the Polish Operational Command and our NATO pilots for shooting down Russian drones over Poland. Actions speak louder than words.”

  Moscow continues to deny any involvement, stating that “no evidence has been presented” linking the drones to Russia.

• 10 Sept 2025, 02:24:20 PM IST

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Russia’s top diplomat in Poland summoned over drone incident

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Russia’s top diplomat in Poland has been summoned to the Polish foreign ministry following the recent drone incursions, AFP reported citing Russian state media.

• 10 Sept 2025, 02:07:07 PM IST

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Russia says Poland has not provided proof drones were Russian

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Russia’s charge d’affaires has claimed that Poland has not submitted evidence proving the drones shot down over its airspace were of Russian origin, reported RIA.

  Russia’s Chargé d’Affaires in Poland Andrei Ordash told RIA Novosti, "We consider the accusations to be groundless. No evidence has been presented that these drones are of Russian origin.”

  The statement comes amid ongoing tensions following the overnight drone incursions into Polish territory, which Warsaw described as “an act of aggression.” Polish and allied forces intercepted the drones as part of a heightened defensive operation, while NATO and EU officials continue to monitor the situation closely.

• 10 Sept 2025, 01:59:18 PM IST

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: NATO says it responded ‘quickly and decisively’ to drones in Poland

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: NATO’s top commander said the alliance acted promptly in response to drones that entered Polish airspace, reported Reuters.

  NATO responded ‘quickly and decisively to the situation, demonstrating our capability and resolve to defend allied territory,’ the commander said.

  The NATO military headquarters is maintaining close contact with Poland and other allies as the situation continues to develop, ensuring coordination and vigilance across the alliance.

• 10 Sept 2025, 01:39:00 PM IST

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: EU defence chief calls for the development of a ‘drone wall’ along nations bordering Russia.

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Following Russian drones' incursion in Poland, EU Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius has called on the European Union to develop a "drone wall" along the eastern flank of its shared borders,

  "Once again Russia tests frontier states, EU & NATO," Kubilius wrote in a post on social media platform X. "We shall work together with Member States, frontier countries and Ukraine. Russia will be stopped."

• 10 Sept 2025, 01:31:18 PM IST

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Belarus says it shot down drones over its airspace overnight

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Belarus announced on Wednesday that it had shot down drones over its airspace overnight, shortly after Poland confirmed downing several Russian drones that crossed into its territory during attacks on Ukraine, reported news agency AFP.

  Belarus' army said it had "destroyed" drones that had "lost their track" as a result of what it claimed was electronic jamming and interception by both Kyiv and Moscow.

  It did not specify whether the downed drones were Russian or Ukrainian but added that it had informed Poland's air force about drones that were heading towards the country.

• 10 Sept 2025, 01:19:07 PM IST

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Zelensky calls for ‘joint’ air defence after ‘eight Russia drones aim Poland'

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged closer cooperation on European air defence after Russian drones violated Polish airspace during overnight attacks.

  Poland confirmed it had shot down drones that crossed into its territory, describing the incident as “an act of aggression.”

  "Today there was another step of escalation – Russian-Iranian 'shaheds' operated in the airspace of Poland, in NATO airspace," Zelensky wrote on X. "It was not just one 'shahed' that could be called an accident, but at least eight strike drones aimed toward Poland," he added.

  Zelensky said the incident underscored the urgent need for a “joint” air defence system between Ukraine and Europe to counter Moscow’s escalating attacks.

• 10 Sept 2025, 01:12:18 PM IST

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: German Patriot system helped detect Russian drones over Poland, says report

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: A German Patriot air defence system deployed to Poland was involved in detecting Russian drones that entered Polish territory, Reuters reported citing a security source.

  The system, stationed as part of NATO’s enhanced defence measures, contributed to the response effort as Polish and allied forces engaged the incoming drones.

• 10 Sept 2025, 12:54:29 PM IST

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Czech PM says Russian drone strike on Poland a “test of NATO”

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala said that the Russian drone attack, which also hit Polish territory overnight, was a direct test of NATO’s defence capabilities.

  “The nighttime Russian drone attack, which also struck Polish territory, is a test of NATO countries' defense capabilities. It is hard to believe it was merely a coincidence."

  "Putin's regime threatens all of Europe and systematically probes how far it can go. It is good that Poland's air defense system worked effectively. It is clear that Russia is trying to harm the residents of other European countries. We stand with Poland because they are like our allies on the front line,” Fiala said.

  He urged people to remain vigilant against narratives downplaying the Russian threat. “Please keep in mind, especially in these days, when many extremists are trying to convince you that Russia is not the enemy and that the solution is to disarm,” he added.

• 10 Sept 2025, 12:49:50 PM IST

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: NATO to discuss drones that entered Poland at council meeting

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: NATO will address the drones that entered Polish airspace during its regular North Atlantic Council session on Wednesday morning, a spokesperson said, reported Reuters.

  The North Atlantic Council is meeting for a regular session and will discuss how NATO responded to the drones that entered Poland overnight.

• 10 Sept 2025, 12:42:30 PM IST

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: EU’s Kallas says Poland drone violation likely intentional

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said early assessments indicate that the Russian drone incident in Poland may have been deliberate.

  “Last night in Poland we saw the most serious European airspace violation by Russia since the war began, and indications suggest it was intentional, not accidental,” Kallas said in a statement.

  She added that she is in contact with NATO and Poland’s foreign minister while monitoring the situation closely. “The EU stands in full solidarity with Poland. Russia’s war is escalating, not ending. We must raise the cost to Moscow, strengthen support for Ukraine, and invest in Europe’s defense,” she said.

• 10 Sept 2025, 12:15:42 PM IST

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Polish PM says country ready to respond to attacks, provocations

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that Poland is prepared to respond to any attacks or provocations amid escalating tensions linked to Russian drone incursions.

  "Poland is ready to react to attacks, provocations," Tusk said, reported Reuters.

• 10 Sept 2025, 12:14:20 PM IST

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Polish PM says ‘huge number’ of Russian drones violated airspace

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that Poland’s airspace was breached overnight by a large wave of Russian drones, some of which were intercepted by the country’s defences.

  "Last night the Polish airspace was violated by a huge number of Russian drones. Those drones that posed a direct threat were shot down. I am in constant communication with the Secretary General of NATO and our allies," Tusk said.

• 10 Sept 2025, 11:54:53 AM IST

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Polish media reports drone hit residential building

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: According to Polish news outlet Polsat News, a Russian drone struck a residential building in the town of Wyryki in Włodawa County, Lublin region. The roof of the building was damaged, but no injuries were reported.

  The report cited a police official and said, "Deputy Inspector Andrzej Fijołek of the Provincial Police Headquarters in Lublin said the debris was from a drone."

• 10 Sept 2025, 11:06:02 AM IST

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Warsaw’s Chopin Airport reopens after temporary airspace closure

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Warsaw’s Chopin Airport has reopened its airspace following a temporary closure earlier due to security measures. “The airspace over Warsaw Chopin Airport has been reopened,” said a statement from airport authority.

• 10 Sept 2025, 11:02:03 AM IST

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Poland’s armed forces on high alert amid massive airstrikes in Ukraine

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Poland’s armed forces were placed on a heightened state of alert overnight Tuesday and into early Wednesday in response to what the military described as “further massive airstrikes against targets located in Ukraine,” reported the Associated Press.

• 10 Sept 2025, 10:51:37 AM IST

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Ukraine minister says Russian drones in Poland show Putin’s growing impunity

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Ukraine’s foreign minister Andrii Sybiha condemned Russian drones entering Polish airspace amid the ongoing attacks on Ukraine, calling it a sign of Moscow’s escalating aggression.

  "Russian drones flying into Poland during the massive attack on Ukraine show that Putin’s sense of impunity keeps growing because he was not properly punished for his previous crimes.

  Putin just keeps escalating, expanding his war, and testing the West. The longer he faces no strength in response, the more aggressive he gets. A weak response now will provoke Russia even more—and then Russian missiles and drones will fly even further into Europe," Sybiha said.

• 10 Sept 2025, 10:43:32 AM IST

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Debris of damaged Russian drone found in eastern Lublin region, say Polish police

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Poland launched an operation after Russian drones were spotted in its airpspace on early Wednesday and downed. As officials work to recover the debris of these downed drones for further investigation, police have discovered a damaged drone in the eatern region of the country.

  As per a statement on X, police wrote debris of a damaged drone were found in the Polish village of Czosnowka in the Lublin region.

  "At 5:40 a.m. in the village of Czosnowka, police officers confirmed the discovery of a damaged drone," the police wrote on social media.

• 10 Sept 2025, 10:32:00 AM IST

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Poland to shut borders with Belarus ahead of key military exercise

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Amid fears of a greater conflict with Russia, Poland has announced it will be shutting its borders with Belarus.

  The announcement from Prime Minister Donald Tusk came before Russian drones were spotted in Polish airspace early Wednesday.

  The primary reason behind closing the borders is the ZAPAD military exercise between Russia and Belarus. The military drill will be held for the first time since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, which took place six months after the 2021 ZAPAD military drill.

• 10 Sept 2025, 10:24:16 AM IST

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Military warns of ongoing operation, highlights 'most endangered regions'

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Polish military officials warned that the operation against drones violating the country’s airspace is still ongoing and urged residents to stay at home. "We emphasize that the military operation is still ongoing and we appeal to everyone to stay at home," Bloombeg reported, citing the military's statement. It also highlighted the Podlaskie, Masovian, and Lublin regions bordering Ukraine and Belarus as the “most endangered regions.”

• 10 Sept 2025, 09:57:35 AM IST

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Polish PM Tusk calls emergency government meeting

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has called an emergency government meeting for 08:00 AM local time, a government spokesperson said, reported Reuters.

• 10 Sept 2025, 09:55:46 AM IST

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Poland calls airspace violation an ‘act of aggression’ as military responds

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Poland’s army described the recent violation of the nation’s airspace as an "act of aggression," following reports of drones entering Polish territory amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, reported Reuters.

  Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said that Polish aircraft had "used weapons against hostile objects."

  "We are in constant contact with NATO command," he added on X.

• 10 Sept 2025, 09:43:08 AM IST

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Polish PM Tusk informs NATO chief on actions against drones violating airspace

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that Warsaw has informed NATO Secretary General about measures taken in response to drones that violated Polish airspace.

  "I informed the NATO Secretary General about the current situation and the actions we have taken regarding the objects that violated our airspace. We are in constant contact," the Prime Minister said.

• 10 Sept 2025, 09:30:37 AM IST

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Poland PM Donald Tusk says drone downing operation ongoing

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed that drones that entered Poland’s airspace have been shot down, warning they could have posed a threat.

  “I received a report from the Operational Commander of the Armed Forces Branches regarding the downing of drones that intruded into our airspace and could have posed a threat. The operation is ongoing,” Tusk said in a post on X.

• 10 Sept 2025, 09:24:10 AM IST

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Poland’s Chopin Airport temporarily closed ‘due to the actions of state services’

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Poland’s Chopin Airport has been temporarily closed due to actions by state services, said a press release on Wednesday. The airport did not provide further details on the nature of the measures or the expected duration of the closure.

  “Due to the actions of state services and the military to ensure safety, the airspace over part of the country, including over Chopin Airport, has been temporarily closed. The airport remains open, but no flight operations are currently taking place,” the statement read.

• 10 Sept 2025, 09:12:15 AM IST

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Poland’s Territorial Army cuts reporting time amid airspace violations

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Poland’s Territorial Army has introduced a shortened time for soldiers to report for duty following recent violations of the country’s airspace, reported news agency Reuters.

  The move comes after heightened tensions and repeated drone incursions, including those linked to the ongoing Russian attack on Ukraine.

• 10 Sept 2025, 09:06:12 AM IST

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Poland shoots down drones after Russian attack on Ukraine

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Poland scrambled its own and NATO air defences on Wednesday to shoot down drones that entered its airspace during a Russian attack on western Ukraine. This marks the first time in the Ukraine war that Warsaw has engaged aerial assets over its territory, reported Reuters.

  Poland's military command said the country’s airspace was repeatedly violated by "drone-type objects" during the cross-border Russian strikes.

  "An operation is underway aimed at identifying and neutralising these objects ... weapons have been used, and service personnel are carrying out actions to locate the downed objects," the military said in a statement.

  Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely and have urged the public to follow official announcements.

• 10 Sept 2025, 09:00:03 AM IST

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: 'President Nawrocki is being continuously informed,' says Polish national security bureau

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: The Polish National Security Bureau said President Karol Nawrocki is being kept informed of all violations of Poland’s airspace tonight by Russian one-way attack drones.

  "President of the Republic of Poland @Nawrocki is being continuously informed about the situation regarding violations of Polish airspace.

  We ask you to follow the announcements and rely on information coming from the strategic commands of the Polish Armed Forces and services.

  We express immense gratitude to all those involved in protecting Polish skies. We also ask everyone to remain calm."

• 10 Sept 2025, 08:55:01 AM IST

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Poland hosts over a million Ukrainian refugees

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: NATO-member Poland, a major supporter of Ukraine, hosts over a million Ukrainian refugees and is a key transit point for Western humanitarian and military aid to the war-torn country, reported news agency AFP.

  Last month, Warsaw said a Russian military drone flew into its airspace and exploded in farmland in eastern Poland, calling the incident a "provocation."

  This is not the first time that Russian drones have been detected over a NATO ally’s territory. Russian drones and missiles have crossed into the airspace of NATO members Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Romania several times during the three-and-a-half-year war, the news agency's report said.

• 10 Sept 2025, 08:47:37 AM IST

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Drone threat reported a day after President Nawrocki warns of Russian invasions

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: The alleged incursion comes a day after Poland's newly elected nationalist President Karol Nawrocki warned that Russian leader Vladimir Putin was ready to invade more countries after launching his war in Ukraine.

  "We do not trust Vladimir Putin's good intentions," Nawrocki told reporters Tuesday at a press conference in Helsinki.

  "We believe that Vladimir Putin is ready to also invade other countries."

• 10 Sept 2025, 08:40:16 AM IST

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Poland shuts airports, scrambles defences amid Russian drone threat - Top points

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Poland shut four airports, including Warsaw Chopin, after Ukraine warned of Russian drones violating Polish airspace near Zamosc.

  1. Early Wednesday, Ukraine’s air force reported Russian drones had entered Polish airspace, moving toward Zamosc. “Drones in Poland, heading west, toward the city of Zamosc!” the air force said on Telegram.

  2. Poland activated both national and allied aircraft to safeguard its airspace. “Polish and allied aircraft are operating in our airspace, while ground-based air defence and radar reconnaissance systems have been brought to the highest state of readiness,” the operational command said on X.

  3. Warsaw Chopin, Warsaw Modlin, Rzeszów–Jasionka, and Lublin — were closed Tuesday night due to “unplanned military activity related to ensuring state security,” according to FAA notices.

  4. Poland’s Defense Minister updates: Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz wrote on X: "Over Poland, an operation is underway to neutralize objects that have violated the RP border. The President and the Prime Minister have been informed. All services are operational.

  5. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been briefed on the reports of Russian drones over Poland, said CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins.

• 10 Sept 2025, 08:29:56 AM IST

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Poland says airspace 'repeatedly' violated during Russian attack on Ukraine

  Poland-Russia conflict live updates: Poland’s military said Wednesday that the country’s airspace was “repeatedly” violated by drones during a Russian attack on Ukraine, reported news agency AFP.

  “During today's attack by the Russian Federation aimed at targets in Ukraine, our airspace was repeatedly violated by drones,” the operational command of Poland’s armed forces said in a statement on social media.