Swarm of Drones Near Poland’s Border Spurs NATO Alarm – Is the Eastern Flank Under Siege?
Poland reported a surge in Russian and Belarusian drone incursions near its border overnight Sept. 17–18, days after a major breach on Sept. 9–10 when up to 21 Russian drones violated Polish airspace. NATO scrambled jets, shot down several drones, and launched a new air-defense mission. Poland’s border with Belarus remains sealed, with officials citing ongoing military drills and security threats.