Nato is to strengthen its combat capabilities on the alliance's eastern flank with forces, says Rutte at a press conference and describes the reinforcements as both "more traditional military capacity" and means "intended to address specific challenges associated with drones".
The effort "Eastern Sentry" will "integrate air and land defense" and provide focused defense and act as a deterrent where needed, says Nato's military commander, General Alexus Grynkewic, and describes the effort as flexible and mobile.
Nato will continue to defend every inch of its territory.
Even if our immediate focus is on Poland, this is a situation that does not stay within a country's borders. What affects one ally affects us all, he says.
Must not be naive
Denmark, France, the United Kingdom, and Germany are pointed out as countries that will participate in the effort. Denmark has offered to contribute with two fighter jets and a frigate.
"We must not be naive. Putin spares no means, and he tests us. Therefore, it is crucial that we stand united in Nato, and that Nato is ready", says Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in a press release.
On Thursday, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that they are sending three fighter jets to Poland.
UN discusses
During the night to Wednesday, Polish airspace was violated by Russian drones. They are believed, according to Der Spiegel, to have had the military logistics hub Rzeszow, through which much of the world's aid to Ukraine passes, as a target.
The UN Security Council is holding, after a request from Poland, an extraordinary meeting on Friday where the violation of the country's airspace is discussed.
