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

Geopolitical Risk & Security Concerns - A number of Russian drones crossed into Polish airspace, triggering Polish and NATO air defenses [1] - Poland views the incident as an act of aggression and a major provocation [2] - Poland estimates around 19 drones entered its airspace, while Ukraine claims the number is closer to two dozen [2] - The German defense minister believes the drone incursion was intentional, not accidental [3] - NATO Secretary General called the incident "absolutely reckless" [3] - The US ambassador to NATO affirmed the commitment to defend every inch of NATO territory [4] NATO Response & International Relations - Poland has called for an emergency meeting with NATO members, invoking Article 4 for consultations [4] - The incident is seen as a major test of the US commitment to its NATO allies [5] - Russia has neither confirmed nor denied the drones were Russian, but stated it has no interest in escalating the situation with Poland [4]