BREAKING: Poland says it shot down Russian drones that violated its airspace

Geopolitical Risk & Security Concerns - Poland triggered Article 4 of NATO treaty after alleged Russian drones violated its airspace, marking the closest point to open conflict since World War II [1] - NATO allies expressed solidarity with Poland and condemned Russia's reckless behavior, indicating a unified stance against potential threats to territorial integrity [2] - The violation is not an isolated incident, with reports of multiple Russian drones crossing into Poland from Ukraine [3][4] - Ukrainian President Zilinski reported approximately two dozen (24) Russian drones crossed the border, while Poland claimed to have shot down at least four (4) [4] Response & Stance - The US ambassador to NATO affirmed the commitment to defend every inch of NATO territory [5] - The Russian Ministry of Defense (MOD) released a statement without confirming or denying the drones' origin, but stated no intention to engage targets on Polish territory [5]