Latest news in Poland? September 18th, 2026

The primary developments in Poland include:

• Security Warnings Over Russian Hybrid Strikes: Prime Minister Donald Tusk issued a warning to the Polish Parliament, cautioning that Russia may target NATO eastern flank nationsincluding Polandwith drone or missile incursions staged to appear “accidental”. The warning follows multiple recent drone strikes targeting transit routes and infrastructure near the Polish-Ukrainian border.

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• PM Visit to Kyiv: Tusk scheduled an overnight visit to Ukraine to hold direct security discussions with Ukrainian officials on air defense against jet-powered drones and logistical border protection.

  The Hindu

• Airspace Alerts and Aircraft Deployments: The Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces repeatedly scrambled fighter jets and placed ground-based radar and air defense networks on high alert following heavy Russian strikes in western and central Ukraine. Temporary operational pauses occurred at southeastern regional airports, including Lublin and Rzeszów.

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• Progress on Permanent U.S. Military Base: Discussions regarding the establishment of a permanent U.S. Army base on Polish soil advanced, with Polish and U.S. leadership signaling that site evaluations are underway to finalize a location.

  Qatar news agency