In a post on social media, Macron said, "Following the Russian drone incursions into Poland, I have decided to deploy three Rafale fighter jets to contribute to the protection of Polish airspace and of NATO's Eastern Flank together with our Allies."
After Russian drones crossed into Polish airspace, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for stronger joint air defence cooperation with European allies.
Top European leaders on Wednesday (local time) condemned Russia's drone swarm attack on Poland and pledged stronger border defences, announcing plans to launch an 'Eastern Flank Watch' and build a "drone wall" to protect EU airspace in coordination with NATO.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday (local time) condemned the incursion of Russian drones into Polish airspace during attacks on Ukraine, calling it "simply unacceptable" and a "reckless escalation".
NATO spokesperson Alison Hart on Wednesday (local time) said that the NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is in touch with Polish leadership after "numerous" Russian drones entered Polish airspace and claimed that they were intercepted by Polish and NATO air defences.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed that the country's airspace had been violated by "a huge number of Russian drones" which were shot down by its military.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday (local time) warned Europe and NATO of an escalating threat from Russia after a massive barrage of missiles and drones struck Ukraine, including Russian-Iranian "Shahed" drones, eight of which crossed into Polish airspace.
A drone launched from Yemen struck the passenger hall at Ramon Airport near Eilat on Sunday, injuring one person with shrapnel and causing another to suffer a panic attack, Israeli officials said.
Taiwan President William Lai urged strengthening defence and national unity, warning that China's military activities threaten Taiwan and the democratic world. He highlighted reforms, increased defence spending, and public solidarity as key to safeguarding sovereignty and democracy, praising
Moreover, 13 Indian Air Force officers were awarded the distinguished Yudh Sewa Medal for playing an important role in executing attacks and defending their own airspace. The officers include Air Vice Marshal Joseph Suares, AVM Prajual Singh and Air Commodore Ashok Raj Thakur.
According to Dawn, the closure, which Islamabad claimed was in retaliation to India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty on April 23, came into effect from April 24, when Pakistan withdrew overflight permission for all Indian-registered aircraft and those operated, owned, or leased by Ind
InterGlobe Aviation Limited, which operates airline IndiGo, on Wednesday announced a consolidated net profit of Rs 2,176 crore during the first quarter of 2025-26, despite a turbulent operating environment influenced by geopolitical tensions, airspace restrictions, and a tragic aviation acci