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Czech Troops Deploy to Poland for Counter-Drone Missions

9/12/2025

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The Czech Republic will send a Special Operations unit with Mi-171Š helicopters to Poland for counter-drone missions after a Russian drone incursion.
This deployment responds to a request from Poland's Defense Minister and aligns with NATO's eastern defense mandate.
Up to 150 Czech soldiers will assist for three months, having previously supported humanitarian efforts in Poland.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk condemned the drone incursions, noting NATO's first engagement against Russian drones on alliance territory.
Poland intends to invoke NATO's Article 4 for security consultations following the attacks.

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The Czech Republic will send a Special Operations unit with Mi-171Š helicopters to Poland for counter-drone missions after a Russian drone incursion.
This deployment responds to a request from Poland's Defense Minister and aligns with NATO's eastern defense mandate.
Up to 150 Czech soldiers will assist for three months, having previously supported humanitarian efforts in Poland.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk condemned the drone incursions, noting NATO's first engagement against Russian drones on alliance territory.
Poland intends to invoke NATO's Article 4 for security consultations following the attacks.