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EPISODE · Sep 13, 2025 · 15 MIN

Watch News in English Like a Native: Russian Drones Over Poland

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Russian drones entered Polish airspace, raising NATO security concerns. Use this breaking news to learn useful English words and phrases.✅ Speak Better English With Me https://brentspeak.as.me/ Use Code SUMMER10 for 10% off your conversationLink to the Newscast: https://youtu.be/yCHJJZAdWQc?si=kyhA6JTwwwMiErL8💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/joinPoland/Russia 🇵🇱 🇷🇺1. High Alert: A state of being very watchful and ready for danger.: The Polish army was on high alert after the drones entered their airspace.2. Correspondent: A reporter who sends news from another place.: The correspondent in Warsaw shared updates on TV about the drone incident.3. Massive: Very big or very large.: The drones caused a massive concern across the country.4. Triggered: Caused something to happen.: The air raid siren was triggered when the drones were spotted.5. Scrambling: Moving quickly to respond to a problem.: Polish fighter jets were scrambling to check the skies.6. Diverted: Sent in a different direction.: Civilian planes were diverted away from the area for safety.7. Actions Speak Louder Than Words: What people do is more important than what they say.: Poland said, “Actions speak louder than words,” and increased border patrols.8. Invoked: Officially used a rule or law.: Poland invoked NATO rules to ask for a meeting.9. Article 4 NATO: A NATO rule for members to consult each other when threatened.: Poland requested Article 4 NATO talks after the drone incursion.10. Article 5 NATO: A NATO rule saying an attack on one member is an attack on all.: Some worried the drones might lead to Article 5 NATO discussions.11. Consultations: Meetings to talk and decide what to do.: NATO leaders held consultations to plan their response.12. Take Place: To happen.: The NATO meeting will take place tomorrow morning.13. Incursion: An unwanted entry into a place.: The drones were called an incursion into Polish airspace.14. Condemned: Said very strongly that something is wrong.: European leaders condemned Russia’s actions.15. Reckless: Not caring about danger or risk.: The Polish president said the drone attack was reckless.16. Shahed Drones: A type of drone made in Iran, often used by Russia.: Officials said the drones were Shahed Drones.17. Solidarity: Support and unity with others.: Other NATO countries showed solidarity with Poland.18. Bombardment: A heavy attack, usually with bombs or missiles.: The border town feared a bombardment after the drone warning.19. Went After: Tried to catch or punish someone.: Polish jets went after the drones that crossed the border.20. Sit on the Sidelines: To watch and not take part.: NATO said it would not sit on the sidelines if Poland was attacked.21. Extending an Olive Branch: Offering peace or trying to make friends after conflict.: Some leaders suggested extending an olive branch to reduce tensions.

Russian drones entered Polish airspace, raising NATO security concerns. Use this breaking news to learn useful English words and phrases.✅ Speak Better English With Me https://brentspeak.as.me/ Use Code SUMMER10 for 10% off your conversationLink to the Newscast: https://youtu.be/yCHJJZAdWQc?si=kyhA6JTwwwMiErL8💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/joinPoland/Russia 🇵🇱 🇷🇺1. High Alert: A state of being very watchful and ready for danger.: The Polish army was on high alert after the drones entered their airspace.2. Correspondent: A reporter who sends news from another place.: The correspondent in Warsaw shared updates on TV about the drone incident.3. Massive: Very big or very large.: The drones caused a massive concern across the country.4. Triggered: Caused something to happen.: The air raid siren was triggered when the drones were spotted.5. Scrambling: Moving quickly to respond to a problem.: Polish fighter jets were scrambling to check the skies.6. Diverted: Sent in a different direction.: Civilian planes were diverted away from the area for safety.7. Actions Speak Louder Than Words: What people do is more important than what they say.: Poland said, “Actions speak louder than words,” and increased border patrols.8. Invoked: Officially used a rule or law.: Poland invoked NATO rules to ask for a meeting.9. Article 4 NATO: A NATO rule for members to consult each other when threatened.: Poland requested Article 4 NATO talks after the drone incursion.10. Article 5 NATO: A NATO rule saying an attack on one member is an attack on all.: Some worried the drones might lead to Article 5 NATO discussions.11. Consultations: Meetings to talk and decide what to do.: NATO leaders held consultations to plan their response.12. Take Place: To happen.: The NATO meeting will take place tomorrow morning.13. Incursion: An unwanted entry into a place.: The drones were called an incursion into Polish airspace.14. Condemned: Said very strongly that something is wrong.: European leaders condemned Russia’s actions.15. Reckless: Not caring about danger or risk.: The Polish president said the drone attack was reckless.16. Shahed Drones: A type of drone made in Iran, often used by Russia.: Officials said the drones were Shahed Drones.17. Solidarity: Support and unity with others.: Other NATO countries showed solidarity with Poland.18. Bombardment: A heavy attack, usually with bombs or missiles.: The border town feared a bombardment after the drone warning.19. Went After: Tried to catch or punish someone.: Polish jets went after the drones that crossed the border.20. Sit on the Sidelines: To watch and not take part.: NATO said it would not sit on the sidelines if Poland was attacked.21. Extending an Olive Branch: Offering peace or trying to make friends after conflict.: Some leaders suggested extending an olive branch to reduce tensions.

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