Poland shot down suspected Russian drones that entered its airspace on Wednesday. Photo: EPA PHOTO

LEADERS REACT TO DRONES SHOT DOWN OVER POLAND

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POLISH PRIME MINISTER DONALD TUSK

"We are dealing with a large-scale provocation ... We are ready to repel such provocations. The situation is serious, and no-one doubts that we must prepare for various scenarios."

"The fact that these drones, which posed a security threat, were shot down changes the political situation."

"This situation brings us the closest we have been to open conflict since World War Two."

ANDREY ORDASH, RUSSIAN CHA

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