NATO bulks up defence on eastern flank after Russian drone incursion in Poland

NATO launched a new defence mission on Friday to reinforce Europe’s eastern flank with equipment from France, Denmark, Germany and the UK, following Russian drone incursions into Polish airspace earlier this week. Secretary-General Mark Rutte said the new mission was a response to the “reckless and unacceptable” breach of allied territory.

Sep 13, 2025 - 20:04
NATO bulks up defence on eastern flank after Russian drone incursion in Poland
NATO launched a new defence mission on Friday to reinforce Europe’s eastern flank with equipment from France, Denmark, Germany and the UK, following Russian drone incursions into Polish airspace earlier this week. Secretary-General Mark Rutte said the new mission was a response to the “reckless and unacceptable” breach of allied territory.