Poland intercepts Russian drones in what many leaders say could mark a turning point in the war. The drones crossed into Polish airspace overnight as Moscow launched one of its largest assaults on Ukraine this year.

Prime Minister Donald Tusk told parliament that 19 violations were recorded over several hours, though he cautioned that the numbers may rise. The most alarming detail, he said, was the direction of the drones.

“For the first time, a significant portion of the drones came directly from Belarus,” Tusk said during an emergency meeting. He warned that Poland intercepts Russian drones not just by accident anymore, but possibly as part of a planned provocation. The government has since invoked Article 4 of NATO, calling for urgent talks with allies.

Drones were discovered in seven locations across the country, with one even striking a house in the village of Wyryki in Lublin region. Mayor Bernard Blaszczuk described the damage as severe, with the roof torn apart, though thankfully nobody inside was hurt. At another site, investigators found objects of unknown origin.

Dutch F-35 fighter jets also helped as Poland intercepts Russian drones above its territory. NATO allies have rallied around Warsaw, with Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof calling the attack “unacceptable” and evidence that Russia’s war threatens all of Europe.

The European Union’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, said the incident was a “game changer” that showed Russia was testing Europe’s resolve. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described it as “an extremely dangerous precedent for Europe,” warning that Moscow will keep escalating unless stopped.

Russia has denied targeting Poland, while Belarus suggested some drones lost their course after being jammed. The explanations, however, have not eased fears in European capitals.

Meanwhile in Ukraine, officials reported Russia launched more than 400 drones, along with missiles, hitting homes, factories, and public buildings. Casualties were reported in several regions, despite Ukraine’s air defenses intercepting hundreds of the incoming strikes.

In Washington, President Donald Trump reacted quickly on Truth Social, asking: “What’s with Russia violating Poland’s airspace with drones? Here we go!” A White House official later said he would speak with Polish President Karol Nawrocki about the events.

The message from Warsaw is clear. Poland intercepts Russian drones to defend its skies, but the deeper fight is about protecting Europe as a whole. As Zelenskyy warned, the world cannot treat this as an accident. For NATO allies, the line between the war in Ukraine and their own security may be thinner than they thought.