UK fighter jets flew over Poland as part of NATO's Operation Eastern Sentry to bolster eastern defenses following Russian drone violations of Polish airspace, marking a significant escalation in tensions and NATO's response to Russian military activities in the region.
Poland has authorized a permanent NATO troop deployment as part of the new 'Eastern Sentry' operation to defend against Russian drone incursions, following recent violations in Poland and neighboring countries, with NATO enhancing its deterrence and defense measures along its eastern border.
NATO has launched 'Eastern Sentry,' a new military initiative to strengthen its eastern flank in response to recent Russian drone violations of Polish airspace, involving advanced capabilities and increased presence to deter aggression.
NATO's Secretary General Rutte condemned a large Russian drone incursion into Polish airspace, describing it as the largest violation of NATO airspace and increasing Russian recklessness along the eastern flank. In response, NATO is launching a new mission, Eastern Sentry, to strengthen defenses and reassure allies, involving assets from multiple countries, to deter future threats and defend NATO territory.