# Poland to ease rules for shooting down drones, missiles entering from Russia

https://mins.news/en/item/77250

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-09-28 14:41 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/poland-to-ease-rules-for-shooting-down-drones-missiles-entering-from-russia/

> Poland will change procedures for military aircraft and helicopters confronting objects entering from the direction of Russia. The proposed rules would let pilots or operational commanders rely on radar readings instead of requiring visual confirmation before authorizing a shoot-down. Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk cited the possibility of drones entering Polish territory daily.

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