Poland and Romania report Russian drone and missile airspace breaches

Russian drones airspace violation Poland Romania OSCE

Polish air‑defence sirens sounded early Thursday as at least one Russian‑made cruise missile and several drones entered Poland’s eastern airspace. The missile struck a field near Tarnava Kolonia, leaving a 10‑metre crater but causing no injuries. Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak‑Kamysz said about 20 objects were detected near the border that night, and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha identified the missile as a Kh‑101.

Romania confirmed that three Russian drones were shot down between 24‑26 July after they breached its airspace. The Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs raised the incidents at OSCE meetings, where 41 of the 57 participating states expressed concern. In response, Romania expelled a Russian diplomat and summoned the Russian ambassador to Bucharest for consultations.

A Romanian fighter pilot who downed two of the drones said the missions were undertaken to protect the nation. A poll conducted after the incidents found that while most Romanians support the government’s response, 35 % believe the drone incursions were staged by Ukraine, highlighting public scepticism about the origin of the attacks.

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Donald Tusk · Organization for Security and Co‑operation in Europe (OSCE) · Poland · Romania · Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs · Russia · Russian Federation · Władysław Kosiniak‑Kamysz

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[○ 1 SOURCE] At least one Russian cruise missile and multiple drones entered Polish airspace on Thursday early morning. www.origo.hu
[○ 1 SOURCE] The missile landed in a field near Tarnava Kolonia, creating a 10‑metre crater with no injuries. www.origo.hu
[○ 1 SOURCE] A poll found 35 % of Romanians believe the drone incidents were staged by Ukraine. sibiu100.ro
[○ 1 SOURCE] Ukrainian foreign minister said the missile was a Kh‑101 cruise missile. www.origo.hu
[○ 1 SOURCE] Romania expelled a Russian diplomat and summoned the Russian ambassador to Bucharest.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Polish defence minister reported about 20 objects detected near the border that night. www.origo.hu
[○ 1 SOURCE] Romania shot down three drones that entered its airspace between 24‑26 July.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Romania raised the drone incidents at OSCE meetings, with 41 of 57 states expressing concern.