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Trump downplays Russia’s breach of Polish airspace, calls it a 'mistake'

The US President’s first public remarks on the incident came after Poland shot down three of 19 Russian drones that crossed its border, an act EU officials see as a NATO test.

September 12, 2025 / 07:41 IST
Trump calls Russia’s airspace breach in Poland 'mistake'

US President Donald Trump downplayed Russia’s role in the recent breach of Polish airspace, suggesting the violation could have been a “mistake.”

His remarks came just hours after Russian drone strikes near the border, which prompted concerns over drone incursions. Earlier, Trump had posted on Truth Social, questioning the incidents.

When asked about Russia’s airspace violation over Poland, US President Donald Trump said, “It could have been a mistake. But regardless, I’m not happy with anything to do with that whole situation." He added, “But hopefully it’s going to come to an end," without offering further details, according to the Kyiv Independent.

These were Trump’s first public remarks on the incident. Earlier, he had addressed it only on social media, posting, “What’s with Russia violating Poland’s airspace with drones? Here we go!"

The September 10 incident saw Poland’s Air Force shoot down at least three Russian drones, the first such occurrence since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. In total, 19 drones crossed into Polish territory, which European officials described as a deliberate test of NATO’s resolve.

Moneycontrol World Desk
first published: Sep 12, 2025 07:41 am

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