Tensions are rising in Europe.
Poland, a NATO member, says Russian drones entered its airspace.
Russia has now responded to the allegations.
Crashed into a residential building
In the early hours of Wednesday, Poland and several NATO allies scrambled fighter jets after reports of Russian drones entering Polish airspace.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said there was 19 airspace intrusions, with a “large proportion” of the drones coming from Belarus.
According to BBC, the alert came amid Russian attacks in western Ukraine, near the Polish border. Polish and Dutch forces were among those involved in shooting down the drones, and residents in several areas were urged to stay indoors.
”My thanks and congratulations to the Polish Operational Command and our NATO pilots for shooting down Russian drones over Poland. Actions speak louder than words,” he wrote on X.
According to Polsat News, one of the Russian drones crashed into a residential building in the city of Wyryki after being shot down. Local authorities say no one was injured.
Meanwhile, four major airports, including Warsaw’s, were closed Wednesday morning due to “unscheduled military activity,” according to reports.
