A Russian drone was shot down as it soared over NATO controlled Poland, Ukraine’s military confirms. ayokinews.com reports
Poland is an active member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
The Russian drone which entered Ukrainian airspace flew over to Poland before being shot down.
The drone is said to have hovered above the Ukrainian city of Yavoriv before flying across NATO-controlled territory in Poland.
Ukrainian Air Force headquarters claimed in a statement that the drone entered NATO airspace, accusing Moscow of “provocation.”
The drone seemed to be evaluating damage to the Yavoriv military post outside Lviv after missile attacks killed at least 35 people over the weekend, 24 TV reported.
It was then reported to have flown across Poland before returning to Ukrainian territory and being shot down by Ukrainian air defenses.
“As we can see, the occupiers continue to carry out their provocative actions without hesitation, flying into the airspace of NATO member states,” a spokeswoman for the Ukrainian military said.
In the early hours of Sunday morning, Russian forces conducted missile strikes within 12 miles from the Polish-Ukraine border.
At least 35 persons were killed and 134 more were injured in the bombing on the Yavoriv military facility outside Lviv.
More than 30 cruise missiles were fired at the facility by Russian forces, leading officials to warn Russian President Vladimir Putin, that he may start “provoking” NATO countries to action.
Poland is a member of the 30-nation defensive military alliance, which also includes the United Kingdom, the United States, France, and Germany.
Sajid Javid, Britain’s health secretary, said on Monday that if Putin attacked any NATO country, Britain will have no option than to go to war.
“We’ve been very clear from the start, with our NATO allies, that if there is any kind of attack on NATO territory then it will be war with NATO and there will be a severe response,” Sajid said.
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