Major General Pavel Muraveyko announced the start of joint strategic exercises "West-2025" of the armed forces of Belarus and Russia. According to the official, they are aimed at improving skills in defending sovereignty, without being directed against specific countries.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and other officials stated that the Russian drone attack on Poland was not a mistake. This was a response to Donald Trump's assumption about the "mistake" of the invasion.
Russian drones made of wood and foam broke into Polish airspace, forcing NATO to deploy F-35 fighters, refueling aircraft, and the Patriot system. This revealed an imbalance between cheap weapons and the Alliance's expensive response.
Great Britain announced a new package of sanctions against Russia, aimed at the shadow fleet transporting Russian oil, as well as companies and individuals supplying technology and materials for arms production.
Russia and Belarus have launched joint military exercises "Zapad-2025" amid escalating tensions with NATO after the incident with Russian drones in Poland. More than 40,000 troops are taking part in the maneuvers, practicing scenarios with nuclear weapons and testing a new missile.
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski arrived in Kyiv. Negotiations are expected on security, Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic integration, and strengthening pressure on Russia.
On Thursday, September 11, the Russian army launched 440 attacks on 16 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region. As a result of the shelling, one person was killed in Polohy district.
At midnight on September 12, Poland completely closed traffic on its border with Belarus due to the "Zapad-2025" military exercises, which, according to Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiński, are clearly directed "against Poland and the European Union. " Resumption of traffic is only possible if the safety of Poles is guaranteed, and this decision is not temporary and will depend on the development of events.
Almost 10,000 Ukrainian men aged 18–22 left for Poland after the government decree of August 26. Polish border guards recorded their arrival from August 28 to September 3, mainly through Przemyśl and the Volyn region.
The Netherlands, the Czech Republic, and Sweden will provide military support to Poland to strengthen its air defense. This is a response to the invasion of Russian drones.
Poland will invest in joint projects with Ukraine for the development of anti-drone technologies and the modernization of air defense systems. This decision was made after an incident involving Russian drones that violated Polish airspace.
US President Donald Trump said that the invasion of Russian drones into Polish airspace might have been a mistake, but he is unhappy with the situation. Five of the 19 drones that violated Polish airspace were heading towards a NATO base.
Poland is deploying about 40,000 soldiers to its borders with Belarus and Russia. This is due to the anticipated Zapad-2025 military exercises and incidents involving Russian drones.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that the country would adequately respond to any attacks. This also applies to airspace violations, for which Russia is held responsible.
NATO is developing military and political measures in response to the invasion of Russian drones into Poland. Several allied countries have already pledged assistance, including air defense systems and fighter jets.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced the deployment of three Rafale fighter jets to protect Poland's airspace. This decision was made after Russian drones violated Polish airspace on September 10.
The foreign ministers of Lithuania, Poland, and Ukraine condemned the incursion of Russian drones into Polish territory. They call for strengthening Ukraine's air defense and NATO's eastern flank.
Poland is closing all border crossing points with Belarus, including road and rail, starting September 12. Russia views this as Warsaw's desire to escalate tensions in Central Europe.
Germany will strengthen its presence on NATO's eastern border and expand air patrolling over Poland. This decision was made in response to the incursion of Russian drones into Poland.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has agreed to send military representatives to Ukraine to train in drone countermeasures. This decision was made after a Russian drone attack on Poland.
During the massive attack on Ukraine on September 10, 19 Russian drones violated Polish airspace. Five of them were heading for a NATO base through which the Alliance supplies military aid to Ukraine.
The EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs predicts at least two more years of war in Ukraine. She points to the weakness of European diplomacy and the lack of consensus.
Belarus released over 50 foreign prisoners, including citizens of six countries. Negotiations for their release were conducted with the participation of a US delegation.
European media called the use of expensive F-35 missiles to shoot down cheap Russian drones a "catastrophe. " The cost of one AIM-9 Sidewinder missile is over 400,000 euros, while a "Shahed" costs only a few thousand.
Ukraine is preparing to host the Crimean Platform summit and a summit on the return of Ukrainian children on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. The meetings will take place at the end of September.
Ukraine is closely monitoring the Russian-Belarusian exercises "Zapad-2025", which have already begun on the territory of Belarus. Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted that a Russian drone attack on Poland could be part of these exercises.
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary stated that the incident with Russian drones in Poland is an ongoing problem for airlines. This reduces Ryanair's flight punctuality to 60%, and disruptions have spread to Scandinavia, the Baltics, and Germany.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy compared the Russian "Shahed" drone attack on Poland to the annexation of Crimea in 2014. He noted that Russia could have attacked Poland to disrupt the transfer of air defense systems to Ukraine and to test NATO's reaction.
President Zelenskyy explained that Polish Patriot systems are ineffective against massive UAV attacks due to the high cost of missiles. He noted that Ukraine is ready to help Poland counter Russian drones.
The presidents of Ukraine and Finland discussed Russia's attack on Poland, Ukraine's European integration, and the "shelter coalition. " Zelenskyy expects the 19th package of EU sanctions against Russia.
