NEW YORK and LONDON -- Polish airspace was violated by a "huge number" of Russian drones overnight, the country's prime minister said, a torrent of activity that triggered a response from the NATO country's air force, which scrambled and downed several of the drones.

"Those drones that posed a direct threat were shot down," Prime Minister Donald Tusk said early on Wednesday on social media. "I am in constant communication with the Secretary-General of NATO and our allies."

Polish and allied aircraft -- including Dutch F-35 fighter jets -- were airborne overnight to "help ensure safety in Polish skies," the military said. Those operations ended early on Wednesday, Warsaw said, adding that the search continued for downed drones and potential impact sites.

The country's military command d

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