Rzeszów Airport in eastern Poland remains closed amid reports of unconfirmed Russian drone activity, with at least three “Shahed” attack drones allegedly
shot down within minutes, according to multiple sources. Additional drones are reportedly heading toward the strategic cities of Rzeszów and Zamość. The Ukrainian Air Force warned earlier that Russian drones had entered Polish airspace and were heading west, threatening Zamość and possibly Rzeszów, according to statements posted on Telegram and reported by Ukrainian media. In response, Reuters reported that Polish and allied aircraft were activated early Wednesday to secure Poland’s airspace. Poland’s operational command issued its first official statement via X (formerly Twitter), confirming that "Polish and allied aircraft are operating in our airspace, while ground-based air defence and radar reconnaissance systems have been brought to the highest state of readiness." Times Now Digital cannot independently verify these early reports. Though several drone shootdowns have been claimed by unofficial sources, Polish military and NATO have yet to provide full official confirmation. If verified, this would mark the first direct Russian attack on NATO territory, potentially triggering Article 5 and escalating the conflict beyond Ukraine’s borders. Rzeszów hosts a key logistics hub for Western military aid to Ukraine, making it a strategic target amid the ongoing tensions. This development comes just hours after Poland announced the closure of its border with Belarus due to the Russian-Belarusian military drills, which Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk described as “very aggressive from a military doctrine perspective.” Recent diplomatic hostilities between Poland and Belarus, including espionage arrests and diplomat expulsions, have further heightened regional security concerns.
