Poland scrambled jet fighters to shoot down drones that crossed into its territory in what it called an “act of aggression” during a Russian attack on Ukraine, marking a dangerous escalation of the war in Europe.

NATO air defences mobilised, and major airports grounded flights as Polish authorities restricted airspace to intercept the drones, while urging people to stay at home in communities at risk along the country’s eastern border.

“During today’s attack by the Russian Federation targeting objects on the territory of Ukraine, our airspace was repeatedly violated by drone-type objects,” Poland’s military said in a statement.

“This is an act of aggression that posed a real threat to the safety of our citizens.

“Some of the drones that entered our airspace were shot down. Efforts are

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