NATO announces ‘Eastern Sentry’ boost following Russian drone incursion into Poland

Published September 12, 2025 1:51pm ET



The NATO alliance will bolster its posture on its eastern flank following the incursion of Russian drones into Polish airspace earlier this week.

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte announced the launch of “Eastern Sentry” on Friday, saying that the effort will include Denmark, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, and other countries providing assets to NATO’s eastern flank.

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