Russia escalated its hybrid warfare tactics this week by sending a squadron of kamikaze drones into Polish territory . NATO must react firmly and decisively to this unprecedented provocation, otherwise the alliance’s credibility will fall into further disrepute, inviting more escalation from Moscow.

The attack on Poland was part of a larger Russian overnight barrage on Sept. 9 and 10, which saw 415 drones and 43 missiles launched against Ukraine. According to Warsaw, at least 19 drones entered Polish airspace, some via Belarus, and although some were shot down and others landed in empty fields, at least one exploded on the roof of a residential house .

As Poland is a NATO member, the incident marked the first time in history that the alliance has faced a potential threat in its o

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