On the night of Tuesday to Wednesday, September 9–10, 2025, Russia carried out yet another drone attack on targets in Ukraine. According to the Polish Armed Forces Operational Command (DO RSZ), “…an unprecedented violation of Polish airspace by drone-type objects took place. This is an act of aggression that posed a real threat to the safety of our citizens.”
“On the order of the Armed Forces Operational Commander, defensive procedures were immediately activated. Polish and allied assets were monitoring several objects by radar, and with regard to those that could pose a threat, the Operational Commander made the decision to neutralize them. Some of the drones that entered our airspace were shot down. Searches are ongoing to locate possible crash sites of these objects. The Operational Command continues to monitor the situation, while Polish and allied forces and assets remain fully ready for further action.”
❗️W wyniku dzisiejszego ataku Federacji Rosyjskiej na terytorium Ukrainy doszło do bezprecedensowego w skali naruszenia polskiej przestrzeni powietrznej przez obiekty typu dron. Jest to akt agresji, który stworzył realne zagrożenie dla bezpieczeństwa naszych obywateli.
Na… pic.twitter.com/w9ygKlRh8V
— Dowództwo Operacyjne RSZ (@DowOperSZ) September 10, 2025
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz:
“An operation to neutralize objects that violated the borders of the Republic of Poland is underway. The President and the Prime Minister have been informed. All services are in action. We ask everyone to follow the announcements of the Polish Armed Forces and the Police. Aircraft have used weapons against hostile objects. We are in constant contact with NATO command. The Territorial Defense Forces (WOT) have been activated to conduct ground searches for the downed drones. We ask for calm and for the public to share only official communications from the military and state services. If fragments of these objects are found, please do not approach them and notify the police.”
Nad Polską trwa operacja neutralizacji obiektów, które naruszyły granicę RP. Prezydent i Premier zostali powiadomieni. Wszystkie służby działają. Prosimy o stosowanie się do komunikatów Wojska Polskiego i Policji. Samoloty użyły uzbrojenia przeciwko wrogim obiektom. Jesteśmy w…
— Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz (@KosiniakKamysz) September 10, 2025
Prime Minister Donald Tusk:
“An operation is underway in response to multiple violations of Polish airspace. The military has used weapons against the objects. I am in constant contact with the President and the Minister of Defence. I have received a direct report from the Operational Commander.”
Trwa operacja związana z wielokrotnym naruszeniem polskiej przestrzeni powietrznej. Przeciwko obiektom wojsko użyło uzbrojenia. Jestem w stałym kontakcie z Prezydentem i Ministrem Obrony. Odebrałem bezpośredni meldunek od dowódcy operacyjnego.
— Donald Tusk (@donaldtusk) September 10, 2025
Deputy Minister of National Defence Cezary Tomczyk:
“In light of the circulating reports, I ask that only information provided by the military and state services be shared further. Prime Minister Donald Tusk is present at the site of operations. We have received a report from Operational Commander General Klisz, who is directly responsible for the protection of Polish airspace.”
W związku z pojawiającymi się informacjami proszę, aby przekazywać dalej tylko informacje przekazywane przez wojsko i przez służby państwowe. Na miejscu działań jest Premier Donald Tusk. Odebraliśmy komunikat od dowódcy operacyjnego gen Klisza, który bezpośrednio zajmuje się…
— Cezary Tomczyk (@CTomczyk) September 10, 2025
Prime Minister Donald Tusk:
“I have received a report from the Operational Commander of the Armed Forces on the downing of drones that violated our airspace and could have posed a threat. The operation is ongoing.”
Otrzymałem meldunek od Dowódcy Operacyjnego Rodzajów Sił Zbrojnych o zestrzeleniu dronów, które wtargnęły w naszą przestrzeń powietrzną i mogły stanowić zagrożenie. Operacja trwa.
— Donald Tusk (@donaldtusk) September 10, 2025
Statement of the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces:
“For the sake of public safety, we appeal to residents: if downed drones or their fragments are found, do not approach, touch, or move them. Such elements may remain dangerous and must be inspected by explosive ordnance disposal teams. We ask that every finding be reported by calling the emergency number 112 or the nearest Police station. This will allow the services to secure the area quickly and effectively.”
❗️W trosce o bezpieczeństwo apelujemy do mieszkańców: w przypadku odnalezienia zestrzelonych dronów lub ich fragmentów nie należy się do nich zbliżać, dotykać ani ich przenosić. Takie elementy mogą pozostawać niebezpieczne i muszą być sprawdzone przez patrole saperskie.
Prosimy,… pic.twitter.com/c6Nz8dr4Nj
— Sztab Generalny WP (@SztabGenWP) September 10, 2025
Prime Minister Donald Tusk:
“I have informed the NATO Secretary General about the current situation and the actions we have taken regarding the objects that violated our airspace. We remain in constant contact.”
Poinformowałem Sekretarza Generalnego NATO o aktualnej sytuacji i działaniach, jakie podjęliśmy wobec obiektów, które naruszyły naszą przestrzeń powietrzną. Jesteśmy w stałym kontakcie.
— Donald Tusk (@donaldtusk) September 10, 2025
Polish President Karol Nawrocki:
“From the moment the violations of Polish airspace occurred, I have been in constant contact with the Deputy Prime Minister, the Minister of National Defense, and the top commanders of the Polish Armed Forces. I took part in a briefing at the Operational Command of the Armed Forces. At the National Security Bureau, I will soon lead a briefing to be attended by the head of government. The security of our Homeland is the highest priority and requires close cooperation.”
Od momentu wystąpienia naruszeń przestrzeni powietrznej RP pozostaję w stałym kontakcie z wicepremierem, Ministrem Obrony Narodowej i najważniejszymi dowódcami w Siłach Zbrojnych RP. Brałem udział w odprawie w Dowództwie Operacyjnym Rodzajów Sił Zbrojnych.
W BBN niebawem…— Karol Nawrocki (@NawrockiKn) September 10, 2025
Territorial Defence Forces (WOT) Command:
“WOT READINESS ALERT”
“In connection with the violation of Polish airspace and the activation of ground search-and-rescue teams, a shortened reporting time has been introduced for Territorial Defense Forces soldiers.”
“WOT soldiers may receive an immediate call-up: within 6 hours in the Podlaskie, Mazowieckie, Lubelskie, and Podkarpackie voivodeships; within 12 hours in the Pomorskie, Warmińsko-Mazurskie, Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Łódzkie, Świętokrzyskie, and Małopolskie voivodeships; no call-up within less than 24 hours is planned in the remaining voivodeships.”
“We ask for calm and for the public to share only official communications from the military and state services. If fragments of objects are found, please do not approach them and notify the police.”
ALERT GOTOWOŚCI WOT 🚨
👉 W związku z naruszeniem polskiej przestrzeni powietrznej i uruchomieniem naziemnych zespołów poszukiwawczo-ratowniczych wprowadzono skrócony czas stawiennictwa dla żołnierzy WOT.
⏰ Żołnierze WOT mogą otrzymać wezwanie do natychmiastowego… pic.twitter.com/2WPddAjPRz
— Terytorialsi | Zawsze Gotowi, Zawsze Blisko! (@terytorialsi) September 10, 2025
Polish National Police Headquarters:
“In connection with the violation of Polish airspace, the Chief of Police has declared an alert for Police units in the Podlaskie, Lubelskie, Podkarpackie, and Mazowieckie garrisons.”
“All Police units are in full readiness together with the Polish Armed Forces and other services.”
“We appeal to all residents to follow the announcements of the services and to report any disturbing signals by calling the emergency number 112.”
‼️W związku z naruszeniem polskiej przestrzeni powietrznej #KomendantGłównyPolicji ogłosił alarm dla jednostek @PolskaPolicja garnizonów podlaskiego, lubelskiego, podkarpackiego i mazowieckiego.
Wszystkie jednostki Policji są w pełnej gotowości z @wojskopolskie_ i innymi… pic.twitter.com/KlQ0c0yVe4
— Polska Policja 🇵🇱 (@PolskaPolicja) September 10, 2025
Voivodeship Police Headquarters in Lublin:
“In connection with the airspace violation, the Voivodeship Police Commander in Lublin, Insp. Tomasz Gil, has declared an alert for all police officers of the Lublin garrison. A staff meeting is underway at the Voivodeship Police Headquarters in Lublin with the participation of, among others, the Lublin Voivode Mr. Krzysztof Komorski, Insp. Olgierd Oleksiak, First Deputy Voivodeship Police Commander in Lublin, Insp. Andrzej Mioduna, Deputy Voivodeship Police Commander in Lublin, and Mr. Dariusz Działo, Director of the Security and Crisis Management Department at the Lublin Voivodeship Office.”
“At 5:40 a.m. in the village of Czosnówka (Biała County), police officers confirmed the discovery of a damaged drone. The relevant services have been notified. Official proceedings are ongoing.”
W związku sytuacją naruszenia przestrzeni powietrznej Komendant Wojewódzki Policji w Lublinie insp. Tomasz Gil
ogłosił alarm dla wszystkich policjantów garnizonu lubelskiego.
W Komendzie Wojewódzkiej Policji w Lublinie trwa posiedzenie sztabu z udziałem https://t.co/Rz8ais9Ubh.… pic.twitter.com/etSBvTKFjE— Policja Lubelska 🇵🇱 (@PolicjaLubelska) September 10, 2025
Government spokesman Adam Szłapka:
“A meeting of Prime Minister Donald Tusk with ministers responsible for state security is underway. The Prime Minister has convened an extraordinary meeting of the Council of Ministers for 8:00 a.m.”
Trwa spotkanie Premiera @donaldtusk z ministrami odpowiedzialnymi za bezpieczeństwo państwa. Premier zwołał nadzwyczajne posiedzenie Rady Ministrów na godzinę 8.00.
— Adam Szłapka (@adamSzlapka) September 10, 2025
Government Security Center (RCB):
“!! Attention! RCB Alert! !!”
“In connection with the operation to neutralize objects that violated the border of the Republic of Poland, an RCB Alert was sent to recipients in the Lubelskie, Podkarpackie, and Podlaskie provinces with the following content:”
“Attention! In connection with the operation to neutralize objects that violated the border of the Republic of Poland, report drones or their crash sites to the services. Remain calm.”
!!Uwaga! ALERT RCB!!
W związku z operacją neutralizacji obiektów, które naruszyły granicę RP do odbiorców na terenie województw: lubelskiego, podkarpackiego oraz podlaskiego wysłano Alert RCB o treści:
,,Uwaga! W związku z operacją neutralizacji obiektów, które naruszyły… pic.twitter.com/9cplLJAR9p
— Rządowe Centrum Bezpieczeństwa (@RCB_RP) September 10, 2025
Armed Forces Operational Command
“Operations of Polish and allied aircraft related to the violations of Polish airspace have concluded.”
“Searches and the localization of possible crash sites of the objects that violated Polish airspace are ongoing.”
“With citizens’ safety in mind, we appeal: in the event of observing an unidentified object or its debris, do not approach, touch, or move it. Such elements may remain hazardous and contain dangerous materials. They must be strictly inspected by the appropriate services.”
“We ask that all signals be reported to the emergency number 112 or to the nearest Police unit. This will allow the services to quickly and effectively secure the area.”
“We thank the NATO Allied Air Command (AIRCOM) and the Royal Netherlands Air Force, whose F-35 fighters helped ensure safety in Polish skies tonight.”
“Activated ground-based air defense and radar reconnaissance systems have returned to standard operational activity.”
“The Polish Armed Forces continuously monitor the situation in Ukraine and remain in constant readiness to ensure the security of Polish airspace.”
❗️Operowanie polskiego i sojuszniczego lotnictwa związane z naruszeniami polskiej przestrzeni powietrznej zakończyło się.
Trwają poszukiwania i lokalizacja miejsc możliwych upadków obiektów, które naruszyły polska przestrzeń powietrzną.
Mając na uwadze bezpieczeństwo obywateli… pic.twitter.com/28DxKjfF6W
— Dowództwo Operacyjne RSZ (@DowOperSZ) September 10, 2025
Press Release of the Ministry of National Defence
“As a result of today’s attack by the Russian Federation on the territory of Ukraine, there was an unprecedented violation of Polish airspace by drone-type objects. This was an act of aggression that posed a real threat to the safety of our citizens. The most threatened regions were the Podlaskie, Mazowieckie, and Lubelskie provinces.”
“On the order of the Operational Commander of the Armed Forces, defensive procedures were immediately activated. Polish and allied radar systems tracked several objects that violated Polish airspace. With regard to those that could have posed a threat, the Operational Commander made the decision to neutralize them. Drones that could have posed a threat were shot down. Actions are ongoing to search for and identify possible crash sites of these objects, Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz reported.”
“At present, the operations of Polish and allied aircraft related to the violations of Polish airspace have concluded. Searches and the localization of possible crash sites of the objects that violated Polish airspace are ongoing.”
“With citizens’ safety in mind, we appeal: in the event of observing an unidentified object or its debris, do not approach, touch, or move it. Such elements may remain hazardous and contain dangerous materials. They must be strictly inspected by the appropriate services.”
“We ask that all signals be reported to the emergency number 112 or to the nearest Police unit. This will allow the services to quickly and effectively secure the area.”
“We thank the NATO Allied Air Command (AIRCOM) and the Royal Netherlands Air Force, whose F-35 fighters helped ensure safety in Polish skies tonight.”
“Activated ground-based air defense and radar reconnaissance systems have returned to standard operational activity. The Polish Armed Forces continuously monitor the situation in Ukraine and remain in constant readiness to ensure the security of Polish airspace.”
Bezprecedensowe naruszenia polskiej przestrzeni powietrznej przez obiekty typu dron
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W wyniku dzisiejszego ataku Federacji Rosyjskiej na terytorium Ukrainy doszło do bezprecedensowego w skali naruszenia polskiej przestrzeni powietrznej przez obiekty typu dron. Był to akt… pic.twitter.com/AuAC4u80MG— Ministerstwo Obrony Narodowej 🇵🇱 (@MON_GOV_PL) September 10, 2025
National Security Bureau:
“The meeting convened by the President of the Republic of Poland, Karol Nawrocki, at the National Security Bureau has concluded.”
Zakończyła się narada zwołana przez Prezydenta RP @NawrockiKn w @BBN_PL. pic.twitter.com/ZF6Zu5AyAY
— BBN (@BBN_PL) September 10, 2025
Extraordinary meeting of the government:
W posiedzeniu uczestniczy reprezentujący wicepremiera W. @KosiniakKamysz wiceminister @CTomczyk. Obecny jest także Szef @SztabGenWP. https://t.co/1SyJ6VbwX8
— Ministerstwo Obrony Narodowej 🇵🇱 (@MON_GOV_PL) September 10, 2025
Polsat News:
“A Russian drone struck a residential house in the village of Wyryki (Włodawa County) in the Lublin province.”
Rosyjski dron uderzył w dom mieszkalny w miejscowości Wyryki (pow. włodawski) w woj. lubelskim – dowiedział się Polsat Newshttps://t.co/yVDNGdCYFi
— PolsatNews.pl (@PolsatNewsPL) September 10, 2025
The Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on social media that since 5:00 p.m. yesterday, Russian forces launched 458 combat assets, mainly targeting the northern, western, and central parts of the country, of which the majority – 413 – were shot down.
The Russians used:
- 415 unmanned aerial vehicles of the Geran/Shahed type (over 250) and drone decoys of various types (including Gerbera), launched from Kursk, Bryansk, Millerovo, Oryol, Shatalovo, Primorsko-Akhtarsk in Russia, and Chauda in occupied Crimea;
- 42 cruise/air-launched missiles (Kh-101/Kalibr/Kh-59[69]) from the Saratov region and the Black Sea;
- 1 Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missile from the Voronezh region.
The attack was repelled by the Air Force, air defense missile units, electronic warfare (EW) and unmanned systems units, as well as mobile air defense groups of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
According to preliminary data, by 9:00 a.m. today, 413 aerial targets were shot down or forced to crash, including 386 drones and 27 cruise/air-launched missiles. Earlier, 16 missiles and 21 drones had been recorded hitting 17 locations.
At least 8 enemy drones crossed Ukraine’s state border in the direction of the Republic of Poland.
Advanced Protection Systems S.A.:
“Advanced Protection Systems S.A. announces that it possesses proven technology and ready-to-deploy solutions for detecting, tracking, and neutralizing aerial threats, including Shahed-type drones that violated the airspace of the Republic of Poland last night.”
“Our systems have been verified in practical use in Ukraine, where they consistently and effectively counter existing drone threats, including FPV, Shahed, and Geran. APS solutions are also cost-effective and characterized by high precision in both the detection and neutralization of unmanned aerial vehicles.”
“The company is prepared to swiftly deliver and implement its solutions to strengthen the defense of Poland’s borders and ensure the security of the Republic of Poland’s airspace.”
Spółka Advanced Protection Systems S.A. informuje, że posiada sprawdzoną technologię oraz gotowe rozwiązania w zakresie wykrywania, śledzenia i neutralizacji zagrożeń powietrznych, w tym dronów typu Shahed, które minionej nocy naruszyły przestrzeń powietrzną Rzeczypospolitej…
— Advanced Protection Systems (@APS_SKYctrl) September 10, 2025
Head of the Presidential Office of International Policy, Marcin Przydacz: “At this moment, a meeting is taking place at the National Security Bureau with President Karol Nawrocki, Prime Minister Donald Tusk, and ministers. The main source of information here is the Polish Armed Forces. Up to a dozen drones penetrated Polish airspace. As the Minister of Defense indicated, some of them had to be shot down. We still have to wait for a full picture of the situation. The President has no information that any of our compatriots have been injured or that specific damage has occurred.”
Szef BPM @marcin_przydacz: W tym momencie trwa narada w @BBN_PL – Prezydent @NawrockiKn, Premier @donaldtusk i ministrowie. Głównym źródłem informacji jest tutaj Wojsko Polskie.
Na teren polskiej przestrzenni powietrznej przedarło się nawet do kilkunastu dronów. Jak wskazywał…
— Kancelaria Prezydenta RP (@prezydentpl) September 10, 2025
Chancellery of the President of the Republic of Poland: “President Karol Nawrocki is being kept regularly informed about the situation regarding the violations of Polish airspace.”
Prezydent RP @NawrockiKn jest na bieżąco informowany o sytuacji w związku naruszeniami polskiej przestrzeni powietrznej. pic.twitter.com/c6ZOcxQoNU
— Kancelaria Prezydenta RP (@prezydentpl) September 10, 2025
Ministry of Interior and Administration:
“During the night, incidents involving foreign drones occurred. Those objects that posed a threat were shot down.”
“Uniformed services are conducting operations in the Podlaskie, Mazowieckie, and Lubelskie provinces.”
“Services under the Ministry of Interior and Administration, primarily the Police, Border Guard, and State Fire Service, are on heightened alert. The Ministry’s leadership remains in constant contact with the Ministry of National Defense and the Armed Forces of the Republic of Poland. We are cooperating with the military in searching for and securing the crash sites of downed drones; all our activities are coordinated.”
“The Operational Command of the Armed Forces has reported the conclusion of Polish and allied air operations. We appeal to residents to remain calm, follow official state service announcements, and not give in to emotions, manipulation, or disinformation.”
“We urge the public not to approach, touch, or move debris of unidentified objects, but to report such findings to the uniformed services.”
❗KOMUNIKAT MSWiA❗
W nocy doszło do incydentów z użyciem obcych dronów. Te obiekty, które stanowiły zagrożenie, zostały zestrzelone.Trwają działania służb mundurowych na terenie województwa podlaskiego, mazowieckiego i lubelskiego.
Służby podległe MSWiA – przede wszystkim… pic.twitter.com/PxQbAPe9HT
— MSWiA 🇵🇱 (@MSWiA_GOV_PL) September 10, 2025
National Security Bureau: “The briefing with the participation of Prime Minister Donald Tusk and President of the Republic of Poland Karol Nawrocki has concluded.”
📍#BBN. Zakończyła się odprawa z udziałem Premiera @DonaldTusk i Prezydenta RP. pic.twitter.com/DZY3fhBYFy
— Kancelaria Premiera (@PremierRP) September 10, 2025
Prime Minister Donald Tusk at the Chancellery of the Prime Minister: “In connection with the dramatic night in Polish skies, I have convened an extraordinary meeting of the government.”
💬 Premier @DonaldTusk w #KPRM: W związku z dramatyczną nocą na polskim niebie zwołałem nadzwyczajne posiedzenie rządu. pic.twitter.com/K1eAfwNUy0
— Kancelaria Premiera (@PremierRP) September 10, 2025
Prime Minister Donald Tusk at the Chancellery of the Prime Minister: “Last night, Polish airspace was violated by a large number of Russian drones. Those drones that posed a direct threat were shot down.“
💬 Premier @DonaldTusk w #KPRM: Dzisiaj w nocy doszło do naruszenia polskiej przestrzeni powietrznej przez dużą liczbę rosyjskich dronów. Drony, które stanowiły bezpośrednie zagrożenie zostały zestrzelone.
— Kancelaria Premiera (@PremierRP) September 10, 2025
Prime Minister Donald Tusk at the Chancellery of the Prime Minister: “The procedures were implemented correctly, the decision-making process was flawless, and the threat was effectively eliminated thanks to the decisive actions of commanders, soldiers, and our allies. I am very grateful for that.”
💬 Premier @DonaldTusk w #KPRM: Procedury zostały wdrożone prawidłowo, proces decyzyjny przebiegł bez zarzutu, a zagrożenie zostało skutecznie wyeliminowane dzięki zdecydowanej postawie dowódców, żołnierzy oraz naszych sojuszników. Bardzo za to dziękuję.
— Kancelaria Premiera (@PremierRP) September 10, 2025
Prime Minister Donald Tusk at the Chancellery of the Prime Minister: “We are most likely dealing with a large-scale provocation. We remain in constant contact with our allies, including the NATO Secretary General, in order to be able to respond to such threats in the future as effectively as we did last night.“
💬 Premier @DonaldTusk w #KPRM: Najprawdopodobniej mamy do czynienia z prowokacją na szeroką skalę. Jesteśmy w stałym kontakcie z naszymi sojusznikami, w tym z Sekretarzem Generalnym NATO, aby w przyszłości móc równie skutecznie, jak dzisiejszej nocy, reagować na tego typu…
— Kancelaria Premiera (@PremierRP) September 10, 2025
Prime Minister Donald Tusk at the Chancellery of the Prime Minister: “This is the first case of Russian drones being shot down over the territory of a NATO state, and that is why all our allies are treating this situation very seriously.”
💬 Premier @DonaldTusk w #KPRM: Jest to pierwszy przypadek, kiedy doszło do zestrzelania rosyjskich dronów nad terytorium państwa NATO i dlatego wszyscy nasi sojusznicy tę sytuację traktują bardzo poważnie.
— Kancelaria Premiera (@PremierRP) September 10, 2025
Prime Minister Donald Tusk at the Chancellery of the Prime Minister: “We have not recorded any casualties. Searches for the wreckage of the downed drones are ongoing. We are gradually reopening airports that had temporarily suspended all flights due to the operational needs of our airmen.”
💬 Premier @DonaldTusk w #KPRM: Nie odnotowaliśmy żadnych ofiar. Trwają poszukiwania szczątków zestrzelonych dronów. Powoli otwieramy lotniska, które tymczasowo wstrzymały wszystkie loty, ze względu na potrzeby operacyjne naszych lotników.
— Kancelaria Premiera (@PremierRP) September 10, 2025
Government Information Center: The extraordinary meeting of the Council of Ministers is attended by:
- Major General SG Robert Bagan – Chief Commander of the Border Guard
- Brigadier General Jarosław Chojnacki – Operational Command of the Armed Forces
- General Wiesław Kukuła – Chief of the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces
- General Inspector Marek Boroń – Chief Commander of the Police
- Brigadier General Wojciech Kruczek – Chief Commander of the State Fire Service”
W nadzwyczajnym posiedzeniu Rady Ministrów udział biorą:
▪️Gen. Dyw. SG Robert Bagan – Komendant Główny Straży Granicznej, gen. bryg. ▪️Jarosław Chojnacki – Dowództwo Operacyjne Rodzajów Sił Zbrojnych,
▪️ gen. Wiesław Kukuła -Szef Sztabu Generalnego WP,
▪️gen. insp. Marek… pic.twitter.com/lhn3ehyG2I— Centrum Informacyjne Rządu (@KPRM_CIR) September 10, 2025
Prime Minister Donald Tusk at the Chancellery of the Prime Minister: “I am in constant contact with the President and the commanders of all services. We are continuously discussing the consequences of these dramatic events and preparing for future challenges.”
💬 Premier @DonaldTusk w #KPRM: Jestem w stałym kontakcie z Prezydentem i dowódcami wszystkich służb. Na bieżąco omawiamy skutki tych dramatycznych wydarzeń i przygotowujemy się na przyszłe wyzwania.
— Kancelaria Premiera (@PremierRP) September 10, 2025
Prime Minister Donald Tusk at the Chancellery of the Prime Minister: “This situation clearly proves that, alongside investments, equally important are full coordination of actions and simple procedures that guarantee a swift and decisive response to any threat.”
💬 Premier @DonaldTusk w #KPRM: Ta sytuacja jasno dowodzi, że poza inwestycjami równie ważna jest pełna koordynacja działań i proste procedury, które gwarantują szybką i zdecydowaną reakcję na każde zagrożenie.
— Kancelaria Premiera (@PremierRP) September 10, 2025
STOP DISINFORMATION!
“Rely only on official communications from the military and state services!”
🛑 STOP DEZINFORMACJI!
Polegaj wyłącznie na oficjalnych komunikatach wojska i służb państwa! pic.twitter.com/WKtBqL8mf0
— Kancelaria Premiera (@PremierRP) September 10, 2025
Prime Minister Donald Tusk at the Chancellery of the Prime Minister: “We are ready to repel such provocations and attacks. We are well prepared. The situation is serious. Today, no one can have any doubts that we must be ready for various scenarios.”
💬 Premier @DonaldTusk w #KPRM: Jesteśmy gotowi, aby odeprzeć tego typu prowokacje i ataki. Jesteśmy dobrze przygotowani. Sytuacja jest poważna. Dzisiaj już nikt nie może mieć wątpliwości, że musimy być gotowi na różne scenariusze.
— Kancelaria Premiera (@PremierRP) September 10, 2025
Prime Minister Donald Tusk at the Chancellery of the Prime Minister: “I can already say that we have passed this first test – our military, our allies, and the procedures created for such situations all worked as they should.”
💬 Premier @DonaldTusk w #KPRM: Już teraz mogę powiedzieć, że ten pierwszy egzamin zdaliśmy – zarówno nasze wojsko, jak i sojusznicy oraz procedury stworzone na takie sytuacje, zadziałały tak, jak powinny.
— Kancelaria Premiera (@PremierRP) September 10, 2025
Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz: “Both Polish and allied procedures worked. I would like to thank above all those who carry out this mission continuously. This stage has ended, but service in the armed forces and all allied obligations, of course, continue. I especially thank the pilots of the Air Force, the officers of the Royal Netherlands Air Force, and the Dutch pilots.”
Wicepremier W. @KosiniakKamysz: Zadziałały zarówno polskie, jak i sojusznicze procedury. Chciałbym podziękować przede wszystkim tym, którzy tę misję pełnią cały czas. Ten etap się zakończył, ale służba w wojsku i wszystkie powinności sojusznicze oczywiście trwają nadal.… pic.twitter.com/ym94VVoEw5
— Ministerstwo Obrony Narodowej 🇵🇱 (@MON_GOV_PL) September 10, 2025
Prime Minister Donald Tusk at the Chancellery of the Prime Minister: “I want to say clearly: there is no reason to panic. We will regularly provide information about the situation in Polish skies and at the border.”
💬 Premier @DonaldTusk w #KPRM: Chcę jasno powiedzieć: nie ma powodu do paniki. Będziemy regularnie przekazywać informacje o sytuacji na polskim niebie i przy granicy.
— Kancelaria Premiera (@PremierRP) September 10, 2025
Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz: “Polish airspace was repeatedly violated. The Operational Commander of the Armed Forces made the decision to use defensive measures. I strongly ask everyone to exercise caution and follow the official announcements. This is also the moment when the wreckage of the downed drones must be secured – therefore, if anyone observes such debris, we ask that the information be reported to the services, especially the Police. They will know what needs to be done.”
Wicepremier W. @KosiniakKamysz: Naruszono wielokrotnie polską przestrzeń powietrzną. Dowódca Operacyjny RSZ podjął decyzję o użyciu środków. Bardzo proszę wszystkich o ostrożność i stosowanie się do komunikatów. To jest moment, kiedy trzeba również zabezpieczyć szczątki…
— Ministerstwo Obrony Narodowej 🇵🇱 (@MON_GOV_PL) September 10, 2025
Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz: “This is a large-scale provocation. I have just concluded further talks and consultations with our allies. I informed the defense ministers of the E5 Group, the so-called Big Five – the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy – as well as the new Prime Minister of France. I am in contact with the defense ministers of Finland, Sweden, Latvia, and Lithuania – all of our allies. Of course, we are in constant contact with the North Atlantic Alliance, the entire NATO structure.”
Wicepremier W. @KosiniakKamysz: To jest prowokacja na bardzo szeroką skalę. Przed chwilą zakończyłem kolejne rozmowy i konsultacje z sojusznikami. Poinformowałem ministrów obrony Grupy E5, czyli tzw. Wielkiej Piątki – Wielkiej Brytanii, Francji, Niemiec, Włoch – oraz nowego… pic.twitter.com/tafa0ZbUtU
— Ministerstwo Obrony Narodowej 🇵🇱 (@MON_GOV_PL) September 10, 2025
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky:
Rescuers are now working in Volochysk, Khmelnytskyi region, where the Russians struck an ordinary sewing workshop with a missile. As of now, three people are reported injured. This is just one of the sites of today’s massive Russian attack: about 415 drones of various types and more than 40 cruise and ballistic missiles. Fifteen of our regions were under attack. Sadly, one person was killed as a result of shelling in the Zhytomyr region. My condolences to the family and loved ones.
Moscow always pushes the boundaries of what is possible, and if it does not encounter a strong reaction, it remains at the new level of escalation. Today there was another step of escalation – Russian-Iranian “shaheds” operated in the airspace of Poland, in NATO airspace. It was not just one “shahed” that could be called an accident, but at least eight strike drones aimed toward Poland.
An extremely dangerous precedent for Europe. Whether there will be further steps depends entirely on the coordination and strength of the response. The Russians must feel the consequences. Russia must feel that the war cannot be expanded and will have to be ended.
The pause in sanctions has gone on far too long. Delaying restrictions on Russia and its accomplices only means increasing the brutality of the strikes. Sufficient weapons are needed to deter Russia. A strong response is needed – and it can only be a joint response by all partners: Ukraine, Poland, all Europeans, the United States. I thank everyone who is helping.
Rescuers are now working in Volochysk, Khmelnytskyi region, where the Russians struck an ordinary sewing workshop with a missile. As of now, three people are reported injured. This is just one of the sites of today’s massive Russian attack: about 415 drones of various types and… pic.twitter.com/FdC880IDwn
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) September 10, 2025
Press Release of the Minister of National Defence
“A short while ago, I concluded further talks and consultations with our allies. I informed the defense ministers of the E5, the so-called Big Five – the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy – as well as the new Prime Minister of France. I am in contact with the defense ministers of Finland, Sweden, Latvia, and Lithuania – all of our allies. Of course, we are in constant contact with the North Atlantic Alliance, the entire NATO structure,” said Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz at a press conference regarding the unprecedented violation of Polish airspace by drone-type objects.
In connection with the nighttime violation of Polish airspace, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz is returning from London, where he was to take part in the meeting of E5 defense ministers. On Wednesday, September 10, he provided at a press conference the most important information regarding the violations of Polish airspace and the actions taken by the Polish Armed Forces and allies.
“It was a very busy night for the Polish Armed Forces, for all services, for the pilots, for the ground personnel, for all elements of Poland’s security system. From yesterday evening, practically right after my arrival in London, in contact with General Klisz, who made the decisions to activate all forces and assets, throughout the night all systems and all resources available for the security of the Polish state needed for this operation were activated. Both Polish and allied procedures worked. I would like to thank above all those who carry out this mission continuously. This stage has ended, but service in the armed forces and all allied obligations of course continue. I especially thank the pilots of the Air Force, the officers of the Royal Netherlands Air Force, and the Dutch pilots,” said the Minister of National Defence.
“I thank all our allies who are providing support, and of course the Polish Armed Forces. We are in control of the situation. This is a moment that requires cooperation from us. From the very beginning, the highest authorities of the state – the President, the Prime Minister – were kept informed. This is natural, and this is how we will continue to act. There is excellent information exchange between the Ministry of National Defense and the National Security Bureau, and vice versa – between the BBN and the structures of the ministry as well as the structures of the Polish Armed Forces. Polish airspace was repeatedly violated. The Operational Commander made the decision to use defensive measures. I strongly ask everyone to be cautious and to follow official announcements. This is also the moment when the wreckage of drones downed in the strikes must be secured – therefore, if anyone observes them, we ask that the information be passed on to the services, especially the Police. They will know what needs to be done,” the Deputy Prime Minister stated.
💬 Przed chwilą zakończyłem kolejne rozmowy i konsultacje z sojusznikami. Poinformowałem ministrów obrony E5, czyli tzw. Wielkiej Piątki – Wielkiej Brytanii, Francji, Niemiec, Włoch – oraz nowego premiera Francji. Jestem w kontakcie z ministrami obrony Finlandii, Szwecji, Łotwy,… pic.twitter.com/MXNrQzZV93
— Ministerstwo Obrony Narodowej 🇵🇱 (@MON_GOV_PL) September 10, 2025
A Gerbera decoy drone was found in Mniszków, Łódź Voivodeship:
📰 W Mniszkowie za Sulejowem spadł rosyjski dron https://t.co/iUHAOHIgUO#Mniszków #Dron pic.twitter.com/ZXp9MlxBsH
— epiotrkow.pl (@epiotrkow) September 10, 2025
Another wreck was found in a cemetery in the village of Cześniki, Lublin Voivodeship:
"10 września 2025r. Prokuratura Okręgowa w Zamościu została zawiadomiona o ujawnieniu w okolicach cmentarza w miejscowości Cześniki pow. zamojski elementów drona w postaci statecznika" – czytamy w komunikacie Prokuratury Okręgowej w Zamościu.https://t.co/fg9bUViJP7
— Interia (@Int_Wydarzenia) September 10, 2025
“IMPORTANT. Following the conclusion of Polish and allied air operations related to the violations of Polish airspace, we inform that the appeal to remain at home is lifted. At present, there is no need to limit residents’ activities.”
“Please follow the official announcements of the services and state authorities.”
WAŻNE ❗W związku z zakończeniem działań polskiego i sojuszniczego lotnictwa związanych z naruszeniami polskiej przestrzeni powietrznej informujemy, że apel o pozostanie w domach zostaje odwołany. Obecnie nie ma potrzeby ograniczania aktywności mieszkańców.
Prosimy o śledzenie…
— MSWiA 🇵🇱 (@MSWiA_GOV_PL) September 10, 2025
National Security Bureau: “Media statement by the President of the Republic of Poland, Karol Nawrocki, together with the Head of the National Security Bureau, Sławomir Cenckiewicz, and General Andrzej Rzeczkowski.”
#NaŻywo | BBN. Oświadczenie dla mediów Prezydenta RP Karola Nawrockiego oraz Szefa BBN S. Cenckiewicza i generała A. Rzeczkowskiego. https://t.co/KWOrOt3ysp
— Kancelaria Prezydenta RP (@prezydentpl) September 10, 2025
President of the Republic of Poland: “The operation in Polish airspace has concluded. I was informed about the entire situation at around 3 a.m. I remain in constant contact with the Ministry of National Defense, General Klisz, and General Kukuła. After analyses, I decided to visit the Operational Command of the Armed Forces, where General Klisz presented me with comprehensive information. I also met there with Prime Minister Donald Tusk and decided to convene a special meeting at the National Security Bureau at 6:30 a.m. During this meeting, we discussed the possibility of invoking Article 4 of the North Atlantic Treaty. This discussion also concerned the necessity of strengthening Poland’s counter-drone defense. I received a report from General Kukuła, who stated that within 48 hours the Polish Armed Forces will have a full analysis of what happened.”
Prezydent RP @NawrockiKn: Zakończyła się operacja w polskiej przestrzeni powietrznej. O całej sytuacji dowiedziałem się ok. 3 w nocy. Pozostaje cały czas w kontakcie z MON, gen. Kliszem i gen. Kukułą. Po analizach, podjąłem decyzję o odwiedzeniu Centrum Dowództwa Operacyjnego…
— Kancelaria Prezydenta RP (@prezydentpl) September 10, 2025
President of the Republic of Poland Karol Nawrocki: “The information that within 48 hours we will have full details of what happened in Poland prompted me to decide to convene the National Security Council within the same 48 hours. During the session we must already have complete information in order to respond appropriately to the situation.“
Prezydent RP @NawrockiKn: Wiadomość, że w ciągu 48 godz. będziemy mieli pełną informację o tym co się wydarzyło w Polsce, skłoniła mnie do decyzji, aby także w ciągu 48 godzin zwołać RBN. Podczas posiedzenia musimy już dysponować pełnymi informacjami, aby w sposób odpowiedni móc…
— Kancelaria Prezydenta RP (@prezydentpl) September 10, 2025
Head of the National Security Bureau Sławomir Cenckiewicz: “Our entire defense system worked. The Operational Command kept us informed in real time. Cooperation between institutions is functioning in an exemplary manner.”
“I appeal to everyone to rely on communications issued by the Armed Forces Operational Command and state institutions.”
Szef @BBN_PL @Cenckiewicz: Cały system naszej obrony zadziałał. Dowództwo operacyjne informowało nas na bieżąco. Współpraca między instytucjami układa się modelowo.
Apeluję, by posługiwać się komunikatami, które pochodzą od @DowOperSZ oraz instytucji państwowych.
— Kancelaria Prezydenta RP (@prezydentpl) September 10, 2025
Speaker of the Sejm Szymon Hołownia:
“I have changed the schedule of the sitting. At 10:00 a.m., Prime Minister Donald Tusk will present to the Sejm information on the violation of the Republic of Poland’s airspace and the actions taken last night by the Polish and allied Armed Forces. If the goal of our adversaries is to destabilize the situation in Poland, then all state institutions and political forces must cooperate all the more closely, demonstrating unity and thwarting their plans.”
Zmieniłem harmonogram posiedzenia. 0 10.00 premier @donaldtusk przedstawi Sejmowi informację o naruszeniu przestrzeni powietrznej RP i działaniach jakie dzisiejszej nocy podjęły polskie i sojusznicze Siły Zbrojne.
Jeśli celem naszych przeciwników jest destabilizacja sytuacji w…
— Szymon Hołownia (@szymon_holownia) September 10, 2025
President of the Republic of Poland: “Throughout the entire process, I remained in regular contact with the Presidents of our allied states and the NATO Secretary General. This is an unprecedented moment in NATO’s history. I thank all Polish soldiers, pilots, and our allies. The mechanisms worked. We have confirmed that within NATO, thanks to the Polish soldier, the Polish pilot, and our allies, we are capable of responding to such situations.”
Prezydent RP @NawrockiKn: W całym procesie pozostawałem w regularnym kontakcie z Prezydentami naszych państw sojuszniczych oraz @SecGenNATO.
To bezprecedensowy moment w historii NATO. Dziękuję wszystkim polskim żołnierzom, pilotom i naszym sojusznikom. Mechanizmy zadziałały.… pic.twitter.com/t0DGKE5CnO
— Kancelaria Prezydenta RP (@prezydentpl) September 10, 2025
Government Information Center statement:
📰 KOMUNIKAT | Doszło do naruszenia polskiej przestrzeni powietrznej – procedury zadziałały. Polska jest w stałym kontakcie z sojusznikami, w tym Sekretarzem Generalnym NATO. Lotniska przywróciły normalną działalność operacyjną.
🌐 https://t.co/K7FVSCNpBS pic.twitter.com/ULWh5Tq1F2
— Centrum Informacyjne Rządu (@KPRM_CIR) September 10, 2025
Minister of Digital Affairs Krzysztof Gawkowski:
“In connection with the unprecedented violation of Polish airspace, since the early morning hours the services responsible for cybersecurity have been intensively monitoring the situation and are in a heightened state of readiness.”
“An extraordinary meeting of the Joint Cybersecurity Operations Center has been convened to review the threat landscape and issue any necessary recommendations for further action.”
“I have also decided to introduce additional measures regarding the monitoring, identification, and counteraction of disinformation. Hostile services seeking to intensify their activities in the information sphere must expect a firm response.”
“At present, the state’s critical infrastructure in cyberspace is operating without any disruptions. Further communications will be issued on an ongoing basis.”
W związku z bezprecedensowym naruszeniem polskiej przestrzeni powietrznej od wczesnych godzin porannych służby odpowiedzialne za cyberbezpieczeństwo we wzmożony sposób monitorują sytuację i są w stanie podwyższonej gotowości.
W trybie nadzwyczajnym zwołane zostało Połączonego…
— Krzysztof Gawkowski (@KGawkowski) September 10, 2025
Prime Minister Donald Tusk: “Russian drones violated Polish airspace last night. All those posing a threat were shot down. Thanks to our soldiers, pilots, and allies, the procedures worked flawlessly.”
💬 Premier @DonaldTusk 👇🏻
Rosyjskie drony naruszyły dziś w nocy polską przestrzeń powietrzną. Wszystkie stanowiące zagrożenie zostały zestrzelone. Dzięki żołnierzom, pilotom i sojusznikom procedury zadziałały bez zarzutu. pic.twitter.com/4Oh8mJNPto— Kancelaria Premiera (@PremierRP) September 10, 2025
Prime Minister Tusk in Sejm
NA ŻYWO | Wystąpienie Premiera Donalda Tuska w Sejmie RP https://t.co/pG3oH4c1i8
— Kancelaria Premiera (@PremierRP) September 10, 2025
Prime Minister: “Yesterday at 10:06 p.m., the military recorded the start of a massive Russian air attack on Ukraine using drones and missiles. The Operational Command increased readiness under Operation ‘Eastern Aurora,’ activating ground systems, early warning aircraft, and cooperating with NATO allies.”
💬 Premier @DonaldTusk w #SejmRP: Wczoraj o 22:06 wojsko odnotowało rozpoczęcie zmasowanego ataku powietrznego Rosji na Ukrainę, z użyciem dronów i rakiet. Dowództwo operacyjne zwiększyło gotowość w ramach operacji „Wschodnia Zorza”, aktywując systemy naziemne, samoloty wczesnego… pic.twitter.com/OdSBs4Jrnp
— Kancelaria Premiera (@PremierRP) September 10, 2025
Prime Minister: “Two F-35s, two F-16s, and Mi-24, Mi-17, and Black Hawk helicopters were dispatched to the anticipated area of operations. The first airspace violation was recorded at around 11:30 p.m., the last at 6:30 a.m., which shows the scale of an operation that lasted the entire night. Nineteen violations were recorded, and the data will be updated and confirmed by the Chief of the General Staff.”
💬 Premier @DonaldTusk w #SejmRP: Do przewidywanego rejonu działania skierowano dwa F-35, dwa F-16 oraz śmigłowce MI-24, MI-17 i Black Hawk. Pierwsze naruszenie przestrzeni powietrznej odnotowano około 23:30, ostatnie o 6:30, co pokazuje skalę operacji trwającej całą noc.…
— Kancelaria Premiera (@PremierRP) September 10, 2025
Prime Minister: “For the first time, drones violating Polish airspace came directly from Belarus, not from Ukraine.”
💬 Premier @DonaldTusk w #SejmRP: Po raz pierwszy drony naruszające polską przestrzeń powietrzną nadleciały bezpośrednio z Białorusi, a nie z Ukrainy.
— Kancelaria Premiera (@PremierRP) September 10, 2025
Prime Minister: “Airports in Modlin, Warsaw, Rzeszów, and Lublin were temporarily closed during the night to ensure freedom of operation for military aviation and to prepare allied support. All airports have now resumed operations.”
💬 Premier @DonaldTusk w #SejmRP: Lotniska w Modlinie, Warszawie, Rzeszowie i Lublinie zostały w nocy tymczasowo zamknięte, aby zapewnić swobodę lotnictwu wojskowemu i przygotować wsparcie sojusznicze. Obecnie wszystkie lotniska wznowiły pracę.
— Kancelaria Premiera (@PremierRP) September 10, 2025
Prime Minister: “I appeal to all residents of Poland: any suspicious object that may resemble drone debris poses a potential threat. Do not approach or touch such objects—immediately notify the relevant services.”
💬 Premier @DonaldTusk w #SejmRP: Zwracam się do wszystkich mieszkańców Polski: każdy podejrzany przedmiot, który może przypominać szczątki drona, stanowi potencjalne zagrożenie. Nie zbliżajcie się do takich obiektów i nie dotykajcie ich – natychmiast powiadomcie odpowiednie…
— Kancelaria Premiera (@PremierRP) September 10, 2025
Prime Minister: “At this moment, we have one very good piece of news. There is no information that anyone has been injured or killed as a result of the Russian action.”
💬 Premier @DonaldTusk w #SejmRP: W tej chwili mamy jedną bardzo dobrą wiadomość. Nie ma żadnej informacji, aby ktokolwiek odniósł obrażenie lub zginął wskutek akcji rosyjskiej.
— Kancelaria Premiera (@PremierRP) September 10, 2025
Prime Minister: “Allied consultations have also begun on actions aimed at strengthening the air defense of Alliance forces over our territory. From the very first moments of these dramatic events, I have been in contact with both the President and the Minister of National Defence.”
💬 Premier @DonaldTusk w #SejmRP: Rozpoczęły się także konsultacje sojusznicze w zakresie działań, które mają na celu wzmocnienie obrony powietrznej wojsk Sojuszu nad naszym terytorium. Od pierwszych chwil tych dramatycznych zdarzeń jestem w kontakcie zarówno z panem Prezydentem,…
— Kancelaria Premiera (@PremierRP) September 10, 2025
Ursula von der Leyen: “Today, we have seen a reckless and unprecedented violation of Poland and Europe’s airpace by more than 10 Russian Shahed drones. Europe stands in full solidarity with Poland.”
Today, we have seen a reckless and unprecedented violation of Poland and Europe's airpace by more than 10 Russian Shahed drones.
Europe stands in full solidarity with Poland.
Europa jest w pełni solidarna z Polską. pic.twitter.com/xXC0fgSdMr
— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) September 10, 2025
Volodymyr Zelensky:
More information is coming in about the intrusion of Russian attack drones into Polish territory. As of now, it’s known about 8 drones. Increasing evidence indicates that this movement, this direction of strike, was no accident. There have been previous incidents of individual Russian drones crossing the border and traveling a short distance into neighboring countries. But this time, we are recording a much larger scale and deliberate targeting.
Ukraine is ready to provide Poland with all the necessary data available regarding this Russian strike. Ukraine is also ready to help Poland build an effective system of warning and protection against such Russian threats. It is clear that Russian aggression poses a danger to every independent nation in our region, and therefore only joint and coordinated action can guarantee reliable security.
The precedent of using combat aircraft from several European countries simultaneously to shoot down Russian weapons and protect human lives is highly significant. Ukraine has long proposed to its partners the creation of a joint air-defense system to ensure the guaranteed downing of “shaheds”, other drones, and missiles through the combined strength of our combat aviation and air defenses. Together, Europeans are always stronger. Russia must feel that the response to this escalatory step, and even more so to an attempt to humiliate one of Europe’s key countries, will be clear and strong from all partners.
More information is coming in about the intrusion of Russian attack drones into Polish territory. As of now, it’s known about 8 drones. Increasing evidence indicates that this movement, this direction of strike, was no accident. There have been previous incidents of individual…
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) September 10, 2025
António Costa, President of the European Council:
Last night’s events are a stark reminder that the security of one is the security of all.
We stand in full solidarity with Poland following Russia’s unacceptable violation of its airspace. Russia’s continued aggression against Ukraine and reckless airspace incursions into EU Member States pose a direct threat to the safety of all Europeans and to critical infrastructure across our continent.
Poland is right to take necessary steps to defend its sovereignty.
Europe is increasing investment in its defence, because peace and security in Europe cannot be taken for granted.
Last night’s events are a stark reminder that the security of one is the security of all.
We stand in full solidarity with Poland following Russia’s unacceptable violation of its airspace. Russia’s continued aggression against Ukraine and reckless airspace incursions into EU…
— António Costa (@eucopresident) September 10, 2025
Emmanuel Macron:
“The incursion of Russian drones into Polish airspace during an attack conducted by Russia against Ukraine is simply unacceptable. I condemn it in the strongest terms. I call on Russia to put an end to this reckless escalation. I reiterate to the Polish people and their government our full solidarity. I will soon speak with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. We will not compromise on the security of the Allies.”
L’incursion de drones russes dans l’espace aérien polonais au cours d’une attaque conduite par la Russie contre l’Ukraine est tout simplement inacceptable. Je la condamne avec la plus grande fermeté. J’appelle la Russie à mettre fin à cette fuite en avant. Je réitère au peuple…
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) September 10, 2025
Edgars Rinkēvičs:
“Full support and solidarity with our Polish friends and allies over the incursion of Russian drones in Poland. Clear testimony that Russian aggression in Ukraine affects us directly and appropriate measures must be taken. Allies are and should be working together.”
Full support and solidarity with our Polish friends and allies over the incursion of Russian drones in Poland. Clear testimony that Russian aggression in Ukraine affects us directly and appropriate measures must be taken. Allies are and should be working together. @NawrockiKn
— Edgars Rinkēvičs (@edgarsrinkevics) September 10, 2025
Prime Minister: “I thank the Polish pilots and NATO pilots for their service during these dramatic hours in Polish skies. It was a difficult and risky, yet effective operation.”
💬 Premier @DonaldTusk w #SejmRP: Dziękuję polskim pilotom i pilotom NATO za ich służbę w tych dramatycznych godzinach na polskim niebie. To była trudna i ryzykowna, a jednocześnie skuteczna operacja.
— Kancelaria Premiera (@PremierRP) September 10, 2025
Prime Minister: “The downing of drones threatening our security is a success of the Polish and NATO forces, which at the same time changes the political situation. Accordingly, allied consultations have taken the form of a formal request to invoke Article 4 of the North Atlantic Treaty.”
💬 Premier @DonaldTusk w #SejmRP: Zestrzelenie dronów zagrażających naszemu bezpieczeństwu to sukces wojsk polskich i NATO, który jednocześnie zmienia sytuację polityczną. W związku z tym konsultacje sojusznicze przybrały charakter formalnego wniosku o uruchomienie art. 4…
— Kancelaria Premiera (@PremierRP) September 10, 2025
Prime Minister: “In the consultations and preliminary talks, particularly active are the leaders of countries that have long cooperated with Poland and understand the Russian threat – Finland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and the Baltic states. I also spoke this morning with the NATO Secretary General.”
💬 Premier @DonaldTusk w #SejmRP: W konsultacjach i wstępnych rozmowach szczególnie aktywni są przywódcy państw, które od dawna współpracują z Polską i rozumieją zagrożenie rosyjskie – Finlandii, Danii, Norwegii, Szwecji oraz państw bałtyckich. Rozmawiałem również dziś rano z…
— Kancelaria Premiera (@PremierRP) September 10, 2025
Prime Minister: “Today Poland faces a political adversary who does not hide hostile intentions beyond our eastern border. We must focus all forces and resources on defending the country against this real threat.”
💬 Premier @DonaldTusk w #SejmRP: Polska stoi dziś wobec wroga politycznego, który nie ukrywa wrogich zamiarów za wschodnią granicą. Musimy skupić wszystkie siły i środki na obronie kraju przed tym realnym zagrożeniem.
— Kancelaria Premiera (@PremierRP) September 10, 2025
💬 Premier @DonaldTusk 👇🏻 pic.twitter.com/T6RFBsWRbV
— Kancelaria Premiera (@PremierRP) September 10, 2025
Ministry of Interior and Administration (MSWiA): “The Chief of Police declared an alert in four garrisons, which means that all active police officers immediately reported for duty. The Chief Command of the State Fire Service (PSP) and other services under the Ministry of Interior and Administration were also on highest alert since the night hours to ensure safety and a swift response in any situation.”
💬 Rzecznik #MSWiA @K_Galecka: Komendant Główny @PolskaPolicja ogłosił alarm w 4 garnizonach, co oznacza, że wszyscy czynni policjanci natychmiast stawili się do pracy. Również @KGPSP i pozostałe służby podległe #MSWiA były w najwyższej gotowości już od godzin nocnych, aby…
— MSWiA 🇵🇱 (@MSWiA_GOV_PL) September 10, 2025
Ministry of Interior and Administration (MSWiA): “As of 11:00 a.m., we have information about locations where drones and missile debris were found, reported by the National Police Headquarters and Voivodeship Police Headquarters. The situation is dynamic. We will continue to provide updates as new information becomes available.”
💬 Rzecznik #MSWiA @K_Galecka: Na godzinę 11:00 mamy informacje o lokalizacjach, w których znaleziono drony i szczątki pocisku, przekazane przez Komendę Główną i Komendy Wojewódzkie Policji. Sytuacja jest dynamiczna. Będziemy na bieżąco przekazywać nowe informacje.
— MSWiA 🇵🇱 (@MSWiA_GOV_PL) September 10, 2025
Armed Forces Operational Command
“We inform that the threat of possible violations of Polish airspace by drone-type objects has returned to normal, and we are not observing further strikes by the Russian Federation on Ukraine.”
“The security situation of our airspace has been stabilized, and ground-based air defense and radar reconnaissance systems have returned to standard operational activity.”
“The Polish Armed Forces are monitoring the situation in Ukraine and remain in constant readiness to ensure the security of Polish airspace.”
Informujemy, że zagrożenie dotyczące możliwości naruszeń polskiej przestrzeni powietrznej przez obiekty typu dron wróciło do normy i nie obserwujemy dalszych uderzeń Federacji Rosyjskiej na Ukrainę.
Sytuacja bezpieczeństwa naszej przestrzeni powietrznej została ustabilizowana, a… pic.twitter.com/8hPVqmY1uQ
— Dowództwo Operacyjne RSZ (@DowOperSZ) September 10, 2025
Territorial Defence Force Command (DWOT)
“Territorial Defence Force (WOT) Ground Search and Rescue Teams (NZPR) have been deployed to search for the wreckage of downed drones.”
“Currently, 6 NZPR teams with a total of about 130 soldiers, along with subunits supporting services and public administration, are in operation. Searches are being conducted in confirmed and probable crash sites of drones and their debris. About 450 soldiers from the 3rd Podlaska Brigade of Territorial Defence, the 18th Subcarpathian Brigade of Territorial Defence, and the 20th Bartoszyce Brigade of Territorial Defence remain on standby.”
“At 5:00 a.m., shortened reporting times were introduced: 6 hours for WOT brigades located in eastern Poland and 12 hours for units in central Poland.”
Naziemne Zespoły Poszukiwawczo-Ratownicze (NZPR) WOT zostały wydzielone do poszukiwań szczątków strąconych dronów.
👉 Obecnie działa 6 #NZPR liczących w sumie ok. 130 żołnierzy oraz pododdziały wspierające służby i administrację publiczną. Poszukiwania odbywają się w… pic.twitter.com/Jrnt4kUXTt
— Terytorialsi | Zawsze Gotowi, Zawsze Blisko! (@terytorialsi) September 10, 2025
https://t.co/tzeYwsGpyH pic.twitter.com/kfyahmYMkq
— SHAPE – NATO Allied Command Operations (@SHAPE_NATO) September 10, 2025
General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces: “In connection with the violation of Polish airspace by Russian drones, General Wiesław Kukuła, Chief of the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces, remains in constant contact with General Alexis Grynkewich, Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR). The cooperation and professionalism of our soldiers demonstrate that the security of Poland and NATO is in good hands.”
⚠️ W związku z naruszeniem przestrzeni powietrznej Polski przez rosyjskie drony, gen. Wiesław Kukuła, szef Sztabu Generalnego WP pozostaje w stałym kontakcie z gen. Alexusem Grynkewichem, Naczelnym Dowódcą Sił Sojuszniczych w Europie (SACEUR).
Współpraca i profesjonalizm naszych… pic.twitter.com/iqiHMqkNwt
— Sztab Generalny WP (@SztabGenWP) September 10, 2025
Ruben Brekelmans confirmed that Dutch F-35As took part in shooting down the drones:
Dutch F-35s have intercepted Russian drones over Poland.
Within the NATO framework, our F-35s make a significant contribution to the defence of our collective security. This is precisely what we stand ready to do.
This is how we keep the escalating Russian threat at a distance. pic.twitter.com/fxZDbAXuTG
— Ruben Brekelmans (@DefensieMin) September 10, 2025
National Security Bureau (BBN): “President of the Republic of Poland Karol Nawrocki, as well as the National Security Bureau, share the position of the Polish government that Article 4 of the North Atlantic Treaty should be applied in the situation we are facing.”
“Today the situation is more clear than a few years ago, when many of our allies still had doubts as to whether it was necessary to respond more adequately, firmly, and decisively to Russian actions against allies, against Poland,” said Head of the National Security Bureau Sławomir Cenckiewicz after the meeting held in connection with the violation of Polish airspace.
Prezydent RP @NawrockiKn, jak i BBN stoimy na podobnym stanowisku jak polski rząd, że art. 4. Traktatu Północnoatlantyckiego powinien zostać zastosowany w sytuacji, w jakiej się znaleźliśmy.
Dzisiaj sytuacja jest bardziej oczywista niż kilka lat temu, kiedy wielu naszych… pic.twitter.com/iqxyg83Gc6
— BBN (@BBN_PL) September 10, 2025
Another report from the Commander of our Air Force. We are clarifying all available data and analyzing the details of this Russian strike.
Already during the night, Ukrainian forces were informing the Polish side through the relevant channels about the movement of Russian drones.
At around 00:50 Kyiv time, the first crossing of the state border between Ukraine and Poland by a Russian drone was recorded. At least two Russian drones that entered Polish territory during the night used Belarusian airspace. In total, at least several dozen Russian drones were moving along the border of Ukraine and Belarus and across western regions of Ukraine, approaching targets on Ukrainian territory and, apparently, on Polish territory.
The number of Russian drones that traversed into Poland and penetrated deeply into its territory may be greater than the previously announced figure. According to updated data, around two dozen of Russian drones may have entered Polish airspace during the night. We are verifying this.
Our air defense forces destroyed more than 380 Russian drones of various types. At least 250 of them were “Shaheds.” Precise information on the drone types will be determined after an analysis of the debris.
Ukraine is ready to expand our cooperation with partners for reliable protection of the sky. So that we have not only information and intelligence data sharing, but also real joint actions that guarantee security of the neighbors. Russia must feel that Europeans know how to defend themselves.
Another report from the Commander of our Air Force. We are clarifying all available data and analyzing the details of this Russian strike.
Already during the night, Ukrainian forces were informing the Polish side through the relevant channels about the movement of Russian…
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) September 10, 2025
Viktor Orban:
“Hungary stands in full solidarity with Poland following the recent drone incident. The violation of Poland’s territorial integrity is unacceptable.”
“The incident proves that our policy of calling for peace in the Russia-Ukraine war is reasonable and rational. Living in the shadow of a war is fraught with risks and dangers. It’s time to make it stop! To this end, we support the efforts of President @realDonaldTrump aimed at achieving peace.”
Hungary stands in full solidarity with Poland following the recent drone incident. The violation of Poland’s territorial integrity is unacceptable.
The incident proves that our policy of calling for peace in the Russia-Ukraine war is reasonable and rational. Living in the shadow…
— Orbán Viktor (@PM_ViktorOrban) September 10, 2025
Petr Pavel:
“The Russian drones shot down last night over Polish territory clearly confirm how much the escalating Russian aggression affects us. The Czech Republic, our neighbors, and Europe are not safe. We cannot pretend that this war does not concern us. We stand with Poland, our allied partner.”
Ruské drony sestřelené dnes v noci nad polským územím jasně potvrzují, jak moc se nás stupňující se ruská agrese dotýká. Česko, naši sousedé ani Evropa nejsou v bezpečí. Nelze předstírat, že tato válka se nás netýká. Stojíme za Polskem, naším aliančním spojencem.
— Petr Pavel (@prezidentpavel) September 10, 2025
Lithuanian Ministry Of National Defence: “Russian drones entering Polish airspace pose a serious risk to NATO’s eastern flank. Lithuania stands with Poland, supports its Article 4 request, and calls for urgent strengthening of collective air defence.“
👉🏻 Russian drones entering Polish airspace pose a serious risk to NATO’s eastern flank. Lithuania stands with Poland, supports its Article 4 request, and calls for urgent strengthening of collective air defence. https://t.co/pVZzDhHE10
— Lithuanian MOD 🇱🇹 (@Lithuanian_MoD) September 10, 2025
Ministry of Interior and Administration (MSWiA): “As announced, we are providing updated information. According to Police data, as of 3:00 p.m. we can confirm the discovery of drone debris in 10 localities: Czosnówka, Cześniki, Krzywowierzba-Kolonia, Mniszków, Oleśno, Wielki Łan, Wohyń, Wyhalew, Wyryki, Zabłocie-Kolonia.”
Zgodnie z zapowiedzią przekazujemy aktualne informacje. Z danych @PolskaPolicja, na godz. 15:00 możemy potwierdzić znalezienie szczątków dronów w 10 miejscowościach: Czosnówka, Cześniki, Krzywowierzba-Kolonia, Mniszków, Oleśno, Wielki Łan, Wohyń, Wyhalew, Wyryki, Zabłocie-Kolonia pic.twitter.com/5s2FqVSFoA
— Karolina Gałecka (@K_Galecka) September 10, 2025
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MSZ): “Polish airspace was violated 19 times today. Russian drones entered Polish territory and the decision was made to shoot them down. We have no doubt that this was not an accidental incident.”
💬 Polska przestrzeń powietrzna została dziś 19 razy naruszona. Nad Polskę nadleciały rosyjskie drony i zapadła decyzja o ich zestrzeleniu.
Nie mamy wątpliwości, że nie było to zdarzenie przypadkowe.
| Wicepremier @sikorskiradek podczas konferencji prasowej pic.twitter.com/mZm0VwxBWY
— Ministerstwo Spraw Zagranicznych RP 🇵🇱 (@MSZ_RP) September 10, 2025
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MSZ): “We are facing an unprecedented case of an attack not only on the territory of Poland, but also on the territory of NATO and the EU. Accordingly, Poland has requested the activation of Article 4 of the Treaty by the North Atlantic Alliance. This morning I instructed Poland’s Permanent Representative to NATO, Jacek Najder, on this matter.”
💬 W związku z tym Polska zwróciła się do Sojuszu Północnoatlantyckiego o uruchomienie art. 4 Traktatu.
Instrukcję w tej sprawie otrzymał ode mnie rano Stały Przedstawiciel RP przy #NATO Jacek Najder.
| Wicepremier @sikorskiradek podczas konferencji prasowej https://t.co/qaRAeazLji
— Ministerstwo Spraw Zagranicznych RP 🇵🇱 (@MSZ_RP) September 10, 2025
“On 10 September 2025, Russia’s chargé d’affaires Andrei Ordash was summoned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He received a note of protest after the Polish airspace had been violated multiple times by Russian unmanned aircraft on the night between 9 and 10 September.”
“In the wake of the unfriendly actions taken by the Russian Federation and an unprecedented attack on the territory of a NATO and EU member state, the diplomat was informed of Poland’s strong opposition against such a flagrant breach of norms and obligations under international law. Russia’s actions are a testament to its lack of credibility as a responsible member of the international community and a permanent member of the UN Security Council.”
“The violation of Poland’s airspace by Russian drones is treated as another deliberate provocation as well as a real threat to the civilian population, the infrastructure, and aviation safety. For this reason, the Russian side was called to immediately provide explanations on the incursion into the Polish airspace and to cease the unfriendly and provocative actions against Poland. It was stressed that the latter are taken while the armed invasion of Ukraine continues across our eastern border, causing hundreds of thousands of casualties.”
Oświadczenie w sprawie wezwania do MSZ chargé d'affaires Ambasady Federacji Rosyjskiej w Warszawie.https://t.co/5yks32ozeG
— Ministerstwo Spraw Zagranicznych RP 🇵🇱 (@MSZ_RP) September 10, 2025
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister Of Foreign Affairs, Radosław Sikorski
Pragnę podkreślić, że Polska ani NATO nie dadzą się zastraszyć. pic.twitter.com/outK2h6l8V
— Ministerstwo Spraw Zagranicznych RP 🇵🇱 (@MSZ_RP) September 10, 2025
💬 Wicepremier, Minister @MSZ_RP @sikorskiradek 👇🏻 pic.twitter.com/QqeyNGllNR
— Kancelaria Premiera (@PremierRP) September 10, 2025
Last night, Poland’s airspace was breached 19 times by drones manufactured in Russia. Our assessment is that they did not veer off course but were deliberately targeted.
Poland, EU and NATO will not be intimidated and we will continue to stand by the brave people of Ukraine.… pic.twitter.com/prAEqrIUKX
— Radosław Sikorski 🇵🇱🇪🇺 (@sikorskiradek) September 10, 2025
Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz: “I spoke with the defense ministers of allied countries from the United Kingdom, Sweden, Germany, Italy, Finland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Lithuania, Latvia, and Ukraine. All assured their support for our decisive actions. We remain in contact with the NATO Secretary General and other allies.”
Rozmawiałem z ministrami obrony państw sojuszniczych z 🇬🇧🇸🇪🇩🇪🇮🇹🇫🇮🇸🇰🇨🇿🇱🇹🇱🇻🇺🇦
Wszyscy zapewnili o wsparciu dla naszych zdecydowanych działań. Pozostajemy w kontakcie z @SecGenNATO i pozostałymi sojusznikami. #StrongerTogether
— Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz (@KosiniakKamysz) September 10, 2025
Ruben Brekelmans: “The Netherlands already decided to deliver layered air defence to east Poland later this year. With 2 Patriot systems, NASAMS, counter drone systems and 300 troops, we’ll deploy advanced capabilities. Today has shown this is more important than ever for our joint security.”
The Netherlands already decided to deliver layered air defence to east Poland later this year.
With 2 Patriot systems, NASAMS, counter drone systems and 300 troops, we’ll deploy advanced capabilities.
Today has shown this is more important than ever for our joint security. 🇳🇱🇵🇱 pic.twitter.com/NwR9N6Rw7T
— Ruben Brekelmans (@DefensieMin) September 10, 2025
Donald Tusk: “In my talks today with Emmanuel Macron, Keir Starmer, Volodymyr Zelensky, Giorgia Meloni, Dick Schoof, and Mark Rutte, I received not only expressions of solidarity with Poland, but above all proposals of concrete support for strengthening our country’s air defense.”
W moich dzisiejszych rozmowach z: @EmmanuelMacron, @Keir_Starmer @ZelenskyyUa, @GiorgiaMeloni, @_FriedrichMerz, @DickSchoof i @SecGenNATO przyjąłem nie tylko wyrazy solidarności z Polską, ale przede wszystkim propozycje konkretnego wsparcia obrony powietrznej naszego kraju.
— Donald Tusk (@donaldtusk) September 10, 2025
Według informacji z @PolskaPolicja z godz. 19:00 znaleziono kolejny dron w miejscowości Smyków (powiat kielecki.) https://t.co/CU6IgHX2CR
— Karolina Gałecka (@K_Galecka) September 10, 2025
Komunikat ws. sytuacji dotyczącej naruszenia polskiej przestrzeni powietrznej przez rosyjskie drony. Podsumowanie dnia ⤵️https://t.co/qDaFbikEcE pic.twitter.com/XoUKrwKPoY
— MSWiA 🇵🇱 (@MSWiA_GOV_PL) September 10, 2025
