The recent incident of the Russian drone incursion into Polish airspace has generated significant tensions between Russia and NATO countries. In light of this situation, the Kremlin chose not to provide clear explanations; instead, it delegated to the Ministry of Defense, which issued an ambiguous statement, without taking responsibility. Meanwhile, Belarus, an ally of Russia, said that the drones had gone missing due to electronic warfare in the region. According to Warsaw, at least 19 violations of Polish airspace were recorded, linked to these unmanned Russian aircraft, which increases diplomatic pressure amid European debates over military support for Ukraine.
The context is becoming more complicated with the start of the Russian Zapad 2025 military maneuvers near the Polish border, where Russia would test its military capabilities in collaboration with Belarus. Experts such as the analyst Mark Galeotti suggest that these actions may be aimed at assessing NATO's defensive response and sending a warning amid tensions over the deployment of peacekeeping troops in Ukraine. The situation is worsening due to electronic warfare in the region, which has affected even commercial flights, while Russian propagandists deploy conspiracy theories that seek to divert attention from possible direct provocations.
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