Poland triggers NATO Article 4 after Russia's drone incursion

Polish authorities have recorded and tracked 19 crossings into Polish airspace by Russian drones.

Poland activated Article 4 of the NATO Treaty on Wednesday to allow for consultations with allies hours after its armed forces downed multiple Russian drones that had entered its airspace.

"The shooting down of drones threatening our security is a success for Polish and NATO forces, which simultaneously changes the political situation," Prime Minister Donald Tusk said.

"In this regard, allied consultations have taken the form of a formal request to activate Article 4 of the North Atlantic Treaty," he added. His decision was made after consultation with President Karol Nawrocki.