Poland changes air defense rules after Russian drone strikes near border

Poland will now allow its military to engage aerial targets based on radar data alone. The change follows a Russian jet-powered drone that struck near Yahodyn, only 1.5 kilometers from the Polish border. The new rule removes the requirement to visually confirm a target before firing. This shortens reaction time and lets Poland respond faster to threats near its airspace. Warsaw says the decision is a direct response to the incident. The drone hit Ukrainian territory close to Poland, raising concerns about the war spilling across the border. Poland is a NATO member. Its air defense rules are closely watched by allies.