Poland's first move amid reports of Russian drones, fighter jets and UAVs sparks concerns

Poland moved urgently after reports of Russian drones in the NATO country's airspace first emerged on Tuesday.

Published on: Sep 10, 2025, 07:22:32 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Poland moved urgently after reports of Russian drones in the NATO country's airspace first emerged on Tuesday. Faytuks Network reported that a UAV flew past Novovolynsk towards the settlement of Zamosc. In one of its first steps, Warsaw said that the necessary procedures have been activated.

F-35 fighter aircrafts fly over the White House during Polish President Karol Nawrocki's visit in Washington, DC (AFP)

"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 of the Polish armed forces said in a post on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

“To ensure the security of Polish airspace, the Operational Commander of the Polish Armed Forces has activated all necessary procedures,” the statement added, further noting that the Polish army is “fully prepared for immediate response.”

Warsaw International Airport closed

In a concerning update, officials said that the Warsaw International Airport has been closed. CNN reported that the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a Notice to Airmen stating the Warsaw Chopin Airport had been closed because of "unplanned military activity related to ensuring state security.”

Earlier in the day, Reuters reported that Ukraine’s Air Force warned on Telegram that Russian drones were moving westward and posed a threat to the Polish city of Zamosc. That message was later deleted, the agency further added.

"Drones in Poland, heading west, toward the city of Zamosc!" the message reportedly read.

It remains unclear how many drones may have crossed into Polish airspace. However, local Ukrainian outlets reported that at least one was spotted traveling in the direction of Rzeszow, a key hub in western Poland.

As of 0000 GMT, most of Ukraine, including western regions of Volyn and Lviv, which border Poland, were under air raid alerts for several hours, Reuters added, citing Ukraine's air force data.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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