Russian drones in Poland and what it means for NATO
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Denmark, France and Germany have joined a new mission to bolster the military alliance's eastern flank after Russian drones flew into Poland on Wednesday.
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Russia-Belarus military drill tests nerves on NATO’s eastern flank at the end of a tense week
Alarms bells sounded this week in Europe after NATO jets scrambled to intercept an unprecedented Russian drone incursion in Poland. Now there is fresh unease on NATO’s eastern flank, as Russia and Belarus kick off major military drills to test the readiness of their armed forces.
Polish airspace was violated by Russian drones 19 times overnight, with NATO fighters shooting several of them down.
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Russian Ambassador Oleg Stepanov was summoned Wednesday for an "official reprimand."