Poland has requested an emergency United Nations Security Council session after suspected Russian drones breached its airspace on Wednesday, raising alarm across NATO.
The Polish Foreign Ministry confirmed the move on Thursday, saying its forces, supported by NATO allies, intercepted and shot down the drones that crossed into Polish territory.
“We are drawing the world’s attention to this unprecedented Russian drone attack on a member of the UN, EU, and NATO,” Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said. He noted that Poland had previously warned the Council of such risks and believes its case remains compelling.
Moscow denied responsibility, with a senior Russian diplomat in Warsaw suggesting the drones may have entered Poland from Ukraine. Russia’s Defence Ministry admitted to launching a major drone strike on western Ukraine but insisted none targeted Poland.
The incident has intensified fears that the conflict in Ukraine could spill over into NATO territory, testing the alliance’s collective security guarantees.
