2025 Russian drone incursion into Poland

Historical eventSeptember 92025

2025 Russian drone incursion into Poland

Several Russian drones incur on Polish airspace and are subsequently shot down, marking the first time a NATO member has engaged Russian military assets.

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When
Tuesday, September 9 20251 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
21st century · 2020s
Anniversary
1st in 2026
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At a glance

Dates: From 2025.

Place: Eastern Poland, Poland.

Type: airspace intrusion and skirmish.

Who was involved

Involved: Russia, Poland, Italy, NATO, Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany.

Timeline

From 2025

What happened

Aftermath A Dutch F-35 sporting a drone victory marking Military support for Poland A number of countries have pledged military support for Poland following the drone incursion:   Czech Republic has sent a special operations team consisting of three Mi-171Sh helicopters and around 100 soldiers. [ 1 ] [ 2 ]   France has deployed three Dassault Rafale fighters to Poland to assist in defending their airspace. [ 3 ]

Several Russian drones incur on Polish airspace and are subsequently shot down, marking the first time a NATO member has engaged Russian military assets.

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September 9 2025 — 1 years ago, on a Tuesday.

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