NATO chief warns Russia that allies will defend airspace following drone incursion in Poland

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Wednesday the North Atlantic Council had met after Poland invoked Article 4 of the NATO Treaty in response to Russian drones crossing into its airspace. Article 4 authorized consultations among allies after its armed forces downed multiple Russian drones. The coalition that took on the Russian drones included Polish F-16s, Dutch F-35s, Italian AWACS early warning and control aircraft, and German Patriot missiles, Mr. Rutte said. “I commend the pilots and all who contributed to this quick and skillful response,” he said. “Allies expressed solidarity with Poland and denounced Russia’s reckless behavior. A full assessment...