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NATO Air Policing: guarding the skies when it matters most [VIDEO]
When Russian drones crossed into Polish airspace last week, NATO’s air defence systems reacted immediately and decisively. Fighter jets scrambled, airspace was secured, and citizens across the eastern flank were reassured that NATO skies remain defended.
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