The Kremlin has claimed that NATO is effectively engaged in war with Russia following an incident in which Russia-launched drones were shot down over Poland on September 9, 2025. Poland’s response included the successful interception of multiple drones by NATO and Polish air forces.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk described the unmanned aerial vehicle incursion as an unprecedented attack threatening NATO territory, leading Poland to request consultations under NATO’s Article 4.
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Russia’s defense ministry rejected accusations of targeting Polish territory, emphasizing drone flight range limitations and stating that all designated targets lay in Ukraine. Meanwhile, Moscow condemned NATO’s support for Ukraine, with Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov labeling it as direct participation against Russia.
The incident followed closely by joint military drills between Russia and Belarus, and separate drone airspace violations reported in Romania, highlighting increasing security risks at NATO’s eastern fringes.
NATO spokespersons reaffirm their commitment to defending member airspace amid these aggressive maneuvers. The episode marks a heightened phase in the ongoing tensions stemming from the Ukraine conflict and NATO’s role in regional defense.
