Poland calls UN security council meeting after drone intrusion

Thursday 11 September 2025 - 11:00

By: Sahili Aya

Poland calls UN security council meeting after drone intrusion

Poland announced on Thursday that an extraordinary meeting of the United Nations Security Council will be held at its request after the intrusion of nearly twenty drones, allegedly of Russian origin, into its airspace. The incident, which Warsaw and its allies consider deliberate but Moscow denies, has sparked strong reactions and calls for reinforced NATO and EU military presence on Polish territory.

“Following Poland’s request, an extraordinary session of the UN Security Council will be convened to discuss Russia’s violation of Polish airspace,” said the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs on X. Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski stressed that the attack was “not only a test for Poland, but also for NATO as a whole, both militarily and politically.”

According to Polish authorities, nineteen drones entered from the Ukrainian and Belarusian borders on the night of Tuesday to Wednesday. At least three, described as Russian-made, were shot down by the Polish army with NATO support. While no casualties were reported, one house and a car were damaged in eastern Poland, and debris from sixteen drones was later recovered.

In response, Warsaw restricted civilian air traffic near its eastern border until December 9, citing national security concerns. The incident drew immediate condemnation: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called it an “aggressive act,” while French President Emmanuel Macron warned Moscow against “further escalation.” The U.S. ambassador to NATO pledged to “defend every inch of Alliance territory.”

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas described the episode as “the most serious violation of European airspace by Russia since the beginning of the war.” Meanwhile, NATO invoked Article 4 of its founding treaty, holding consultations on potential threats to territorial integrity.

China, a permanent member of the Security Council and a diplomatic ally of Moscow, urged restraint. “We hope all parties resolve their differences through dialogue and consultation,” said Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian.