STORY: :: NATO is bolstering its eastern flank after Russian drones hit Poland
:: September 12, 2025
:: Brussels, Belgium
:: Mark Rutte, NATO Secretary-General
“In the early hours of Wednesday, September 10th, numerous Russian drones violated Polish airspace. NATO’s air defenses were activated and successfully ensured the defense of NATO’s territory. While this was the largest concentration of violations of NATO airspace that we have seen, what happened on Wednesday was not an isolated incident. Russia’s recklessness in the air along our eastern flank is increasing in frequency. //
And today, General Grynkewich and I are here to announce that NATO is launching eastern sentry, to bolster our posture even further along our eastern flank. This military activity will commence in the coming days and will involve a range of assets from allies including Denmark, France, United Kingdom, Germany and others. //
Eastern sentry will add flexibility and strength to our posture and make clear that as a defensive alliance, we are always ready to defend.”
The mission, which begins Friday evening, will involve a range of assets integrating air and ground bases.
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