Pentagon Reacts To Belarus' Violation Of Poland's Border

Mi-8 and Mi-24 military helicopters flew into Poland.

The US authorities are ready to co-operate with allies to protect the territory of the North Atlantic Alliance countries. This was stated at a regular briefing for journalists by Pentagon spokesman Patrick Ryder, commenting on the violation of the Polish border by Mi-8 and Mi-24 helicopters of the Air Force and Air Defence Forces of Belarus.

"Beyond that, I will just note that we will continue to take NATO security very seriously and will continue to work together with NATO allies to ensure that every square inch of NATO territory remains safe," Ryder was quoted by TVP.

As Charter97.org previously reported, two helicopters of Belarus violated the state border of Poland today, August 1.

Polish Defence Minister Mariusz Blaszczak called to increase the number of soldiers on the border and allocate additional forces and means, including attack helicopters.

"NATO has been informed about the incident," Poland's Defence Ministry said.

Also, the chargé d'affaires of Belarus was summoned to the Polish Foreign Ministry for explanations.