- Russian drones violated Polish airspace, an "egregious and unprecedented" act, leading to some being shot down by Polish forces with support from Dutch F-35 jets.
- This incident occurred three days after Russia's largest aerial attack on Ukraine since the war began, which included a strike on a key government building in Kyiv.
- UK leaders, including Sir Keir Starmer and Defence Secretary John Healey, condemned Russia's actions as "reckless, unprecedented and dangerous", noting a new level of hostility.
- Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte affirmed the alliance's vigilance and commitment to defend "every inch" of its territory, warning Russia to cease airspace violations.
- The violation prompted the Polish defence minister to return home and led to urgent talks in London among European defence officials to discuss support for Poland and escalating Russian aggression.
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