Three hundred Dutch soldiers will be redeployed to Poland with two Patriot systems to protect military equipment deliveries to Ukraine from attacks by the

Moscow launched another deadly attack on a Ukrainian city less than 50 miles from the border with Poland - forcing NATO to scramble fighter jets in a bid to protect the country's airspace

The Netherlands has announced the deployment of approximately 300 troops and advanced air defence systems, including two Patriot systems, a NASAMS system, and anti-drone capabilities, to Poland from December 1 to bolster NATOs Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine (NSATU) logistics hub in addition to providing support to Ukraine amid the Russian conflict.

Amid discussions about a potential foreign military mission in Ukraine, Warsaw's position remains unchanged - Polish soldiers will not be deployed to Ukraine. Source: Polish radio station RMF FM citing Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz,

A Polish general said early evidence points to the drone having a Chinese engine, and that it was likely "flying very low" to avoid radar.

The Netherlands will send 300 soldiers with air defense and anti-drone systems to Poland, caretaker defense minister Ruben Brekelmans has said. The deployment will begin in December to protect the delivery of military equipment to Ukraine from Russian attacks.

Since the liberal Civic Coalition assumed power in December 2023, Poland’s security services have been criticized for their reactive approach to Russia’s destabilizing actions.

The incident, under investigation by police and the army, happened in the village of Osiny in the early hours of Wednesday, August 20. Nobody was injured. Poland, a NATO ally, shares a border with Ukraine, which is defending against a Russian invasion that began in February 2022.