US EditionTrump: Russian drone incursion into Poland ‘could have been a mistake’
Poland shot down 19 Russian drones in a deliberate incursion, prompting NATO consultations under Article 4 and contrasting U.S. President Trump's view of a possible mistake.
- Polish authorities shot down several Russian drones that breached Poland's airspace on September 10, 2025, marking the first direct NATO engagement with Russian assets since 2022.
- The incursion occurred amid Russia's ongoing war on Ukraine and growing tensions in Eastern Europe, with NATO swiftly holding talks including all 32 member states to address the issue.
- Poland requested additional air defense tools from allies as debris from a downed drone damaged property, while leaders including Trump and Polish President Nawrocki discussed expanding U.S. military presence.
- Trump downplayed the drone incursions as a possible mistake, stating, "Could have been a mistake," while Congress and NATO officials reaffirmed support and readiness to impose sanctions on Russia.
- This incident intensified calls for economic pressure on Russia and highlighted the challenges in peace efforts, reinforcing NATO’s commitment to defend its territory and prompting military readiness along the alliance’s eastern flank.
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Poland rejects Trump's claim on Russian drone incursion
Poland has flatly rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s suggestion that Russian drones in its airspace “could have been a mistake.” Warsaw insisted Friday that the incursions were deliberate provocations. NATO fighters scrambled to intercept the drones, marking the alliance’s first direct engagement with enemy aircraft inside allied territory. Investigators say much of the wreckage indicates the drones were unarmed decoys – meant to draw fire …
Drone Incursion Into Poland Could Have Been a Mistake: Trump - teleSUR English
‘I’m not happy about anything having to do with that whole situation,” the U.S. president said. On Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump said that the alleged Russian drone incursion into Poland’s airspace “could have been a mistake,” while expressing frustration with the incident. RELATED: Poland Invokes NATO Article 4 After Drone Incursion “It could have been a mistake, but regardless, I’m not happy about anything having to do with that whole …
Polish officials insist Russian drones weren't in airspace by mistake, as suggested by Trump
Poland rejected on Friday a suggestion by Donald Trump that Russian drone incursions into its airspace could have been a mistake, a rare contradiction of the U.S. president from one of Washington's closest European allies.
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