"NATO passed the test; NATO did not succumb to Russian pressure, NATO showed its unity," Kosiniak-Kamysz told parliament. <br><br> The minister spoke to parliament about concrete support from multiple European allies.<br><br> "Poland has repeatedly heard words of solidarity and empty gestures throughout its history. Today, we have concrete declarations," Kosiniak-Kamysz told lawmakers. He detailed specific commitments from NATO partners, including Dutch acceleration of Patriot battery deliveries and deployment of 300 soldiers.<br><br> The Czech Republic is sending three Mi-17 helicopters with experienced teams and approximately 100 soldiers, while France and Britain are deploying Rafale aircraft and Eurofighters to secure NATO's eastern flank.<br><br> "Never since World War II has there been an operation like this," the defence minister said.<br><br> Moscow denied responsibility for the incident, with Russia's defense ministry adding it had not planned to hit any targets in Poland.<br><br> It's the first time a member of NATO is known to have fired shots during Russia's war in Ukraine.<br><br> Poland said 19 objects had entered its airspace during a large Russian air attack on Ukraine, and that it had shot down those that posed a threat.