The Prime Minister presented the government’s position regarding the unprecedented violation of Polish airspace by the Russian Federation. Throughout the night there were 19 violations of Polish skies.

“I want to stress very strongly—there is no reason today to claim that we are in a state of war. But there is no doubt that this provocation crosses previous boundaries and is incomparably more dangerous from Poland’s perspective than any earlier incidents,” stated Tusk.

The military confirmed the downing of three drones—the last of them was neutralized at 6:45 a.m. on Wednesday.

New Direction: Belarus

In previous months, Russia carried out isolated provocations involving airspace violations. Last night, however, the drones that entered Polish territory came from a new direction.

“What is new (…) is the direction from which the drones violating Polish airspace arrived. Not from Ukraine—as a result of errors, drone disorientation, or minor Russian provocations on a minimal scale. For the first time, a significant number of drones flew into Poland directly from Belarus,” said the Prime Minister.

Tusk warned in the Sejm that today’s provocation is part of a large-scale Russian-Belarusian operation.

“On Friday, the ‘Zapad’ maneuvers begin—very aggressive ones. Aggressive in terms of their presumed objective (…). It is known that the Suwałki Gap is one of the planned targets of future potential Russian operations. So (…) we have no doubt that both the sowing of chaos, panic, unrest, political divisions in Poland, and the direct link to the ‘Zapad’ maneuvers are something more than a demonstration. And they are something more than a provocation,” said the Prime Minister.

The Russian-Belarusian military exercises “Zapad” will begin on Friday, September 12, 2025. In connection with this, the Prime Minister announced yesterday that for security reasons Poland will close its border with Belarus (including railway crossings).

Allied Support and Consultations Under Article 4 of NATO

Poland has decided to invoke Article 4 of the North Atlantic Treaty, which concerns consultations among member states in the event of a threat. It states that “the Parties will consult together whenever, in the opinion of any of them, the territorial integrity, political independence or security of any of the Parties is threatened.”

Russia’s aggressive policy leaves no illusions. The Polish Prime Minister emphasized that he expects decisive actions and support from the West.

“Words of solidarity are needed, but they are not enough. Today we must say very loudly to the entire Western world (…)—Article 4 is only the beginning of deeper cooperation for the security of our skies and our border, which is NATO’s border,” said Tusk from the parliamentary podium.

The head of government expressed his expectation that Western capitals will show maximum support for Poland.

“This is not our war; it is not only Ukraine’s war. This is a war (…) that Russia has declared on the entire free world,” he added.

United Poles Cannot Be Defeated

The Prime Minister, the President, ministers, services, and the entire state apparatus—all are determined to protect Poland.

“In such moments, we all must pass this test of unity. Whatever differences divide us, whatever emotions divide us—in this matter there can be no crack, however small, into which an opponent or enemy (…) would want to stick their hands,” Tusk stressed.

He conveyed that both the government—led by the Ministers of Defense and Foreign Affairs—and the Presidential Palace are working closely together to mobilize all our allies to confront the Russian threat.

“United Poles cannot be defeated,” said the head of government.

The government, the President, and society as a whole must be united, regardless of political views or sympathies. The threat is identified. The goal is clear: to protect the security of the state. The means to achieve it are unity and determination.