Poland Denies Russian Drone Incursion Was Mistake Amid NATO Response

Polish leaders strongly rejected President Donald Trump's suggestion that the recent incursion of Russian drones into NATO airspace over Poland might have been a mistake. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski explicitly stated on social media that the drone attack was not accidental, emphasizing that they know it was deliberate. The drones, which appeared to be unarmed decoys, violated Polish airspace multiple times and several were shot down by NATO forces. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called the breach "dangerous and unacceptable," while the alliance activated Article 4 to consult on the security situation and launched the Eastern Sentry initiative to strengthen defenses along its eastern flank. Trump expressed frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin but maintained some ambiguity about the drone incident, which has drawn criticism from European and Polish officials. Poland continues to be a key NATO member with significant defense spending and cooperation with the U.S., especially as it serves as a hub for Western aid to Ukraine amid ongoing Russian aggression.