The US president has claimed that drones infiltrating Polish airspace “could have been disabled” and “fell all over the place,” according to statements made during an interview.
Poland alleged 19 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) breached its territory on September 10, accusing Russia of orchestrating a provocation to gauge NATO’s reaction. EU officials, including top diplomat Kaja Kallas, labeled the event a “deliberate violation.” Trump, questioned by Fox News, declined to confirm whether the incursion was intentional, instead speculating that electronic interference might have caused the drones to lose control.
“You know, I can’t comment on whether it was a mistake or not. They shouldn’t have been there, let’s face it. Supposedly, they were disabled. You know, they disabled drones today. The great attack on a drone is disabling it, and they fall all over the place,” Trump said, expressing disappointment over the incident.
This marked a shift from earlier remarks where he suggested the event “could have been a mistake.” Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk reiterated accusations against Russia, insisting the breach was not accidental. Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski accused skeptics of being “either the author or an accomplice of Russian propaganda.”
Russia contested the claims, noting that drones used in Ukraine lack the range to reach Poland, implying the incident might be a false flag by Kyiv to escalate NATO-Moscow tensions. Moscow’s Foreign Ministry criticized Poland for rejecting Russian evidence and refusing cooperation, calling it proof of disinterest in uncovering the truth. “This is clearly another element in an information campaign to demonize Russia and support the Kiev regime,” said spokeswoman Maria Zakharova.