Poland has shot down Russian suicide drones in a dramatic escalation after devices 'repeatedly violated' its airspace during an attack on Ukraine.
The nation was forced to scramble its air defenses to take out the craft in the early hours of Wednesday - in its first engagement since the war began.
Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned the drones 'could have posed a threat' and called for an emergency meeting of European leaders in response.
Poland has since reopened its airspace.
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06:55Zelensky warns drone strike marks 'extremely dangerous precedent for Europe'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned Russian drones entering Polish airspace marked an 'extremely dangerous precedent for Europe.'
Zelensky said eight Russian drones were 'aimed toward' Poland in an overnight barrage launched by Moscow
'It was not just one Shahed that could be called an accident, but at least eight strike drones aimed toward Poland,' Zelensky said, referring to Iranian-designed drones deployed by Moscow, adding that the incident represented 'An extremely dangerous precedent for Europe.'
Zelenskiy added that Russia had deployed a total of around 415 drones and over 40 missiles in overnight attacks.
06:50What has Donald Tusk said about Russian attack
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk released the following statement at the time of the Russian incursion.
An operation is being conducted involving multiple violations of Polish airspace. The military used weapons against targets.
I am in constant contact with the president and the defense minister. I have received a direct report from the operation commander.
The Polish leader later added:
I received a report from the Operational Commander of the Armed Forces Branches regarding the downing of drones that intruded into our airspace and could have posed a threat. The operation is ongoing.
Mr Tusk called an emergency session with his security ministers for 7am UK time.
06:45 Poland shoots down Russian drones: Everything you need to know this morning
Russian drones above Kyiv during the latest missile strikes on Ukraine
If you're just joining us this morning, here's what's been happening in Eastern Europe as Poland scrambled its defense systems for the first time since the Russia-Ukraine conflict began.
Poland shut down four airports, Chopin, Modlin, Rzeszów-Jasionka and Lublin, after Russian drones entered its airspace in the early hours this morning during an attack in UkraineReports indicated around ten Shahed-2 drone incursions into Polish air space with at least four shot down. 8.6 million Poles were ordered not to leave their homes due to the unprecedented operation by the Polish Air Force to repel the 'drone invasion'. Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned the drones 'could have posed a threat' as he remained in constant contact with NATO Secretary-General Mark RutteOne report said Polish police had discovered the wreckage of a Russian attack drone, near the village of Czosnówka in eastern Poland, 15 miles from the border with Belarus.Russia has remained silent on the incident so far. Polish airspace has since reopened06:37Poland downs Russian drones
Good morning and welcome to the Daily Mail's live coverage as Poland scrambles its air defenses in response to Russian drones entering its airspace.
Reports indicated around ten Shahed-2 drone incursions into Polish air space with at least four shot down.
The action marks Poland's first engagement since the Russia-Ukraine war began.
Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk has called for European leaders to hold an emergency meeting following the attack
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Poland shoots down Russian suicide drones that invaded its airspaceThe nation was forced to scramble its air defenses in the early hours of Wednesday to take out the craft in what is said to be its first engagement since the Ukraine war began.