Tensions Rise as Poland Downs Russian Drones

Lithuania's foreign minister noted on Wednesday that there is no conclusive evidence to suggest the Russian drone incursion into Poland was deliberate. This announcement followed after Polish authorities intercepted the drones crossing into their airspace during a Russian offensive targeting western Ukraine.

The incident is noteworthy as it marks the first occasion a NATO country has engaged in direct military action within this ongoing conflict, highlighting escalating tensions in the region. Poland labeled the incursion as 'an act of aggression.'

As the situation develops, neighboring countries and alliances like NATO will closely monitor the implications of such military confrontations and their potential to further destabilize the already volatile area.

(With inputs from agencies.)