U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s first statement on last night’s Russian drone intrusions into Poland: “What’s with Russia violating Poland’s airspace with drones? Here we go!”
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stated that last night’s drone intrusion by Russia into Poland is “deeply concerning,” adding that it was an “extremely reckless move” by Russia. Starmer states that he has spoken this morning with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk to make clear Britain’s support for Poland and Ukraine.
🇪🇺 EU chief Ursula von der Leyen has urged Europe to assert its independence in a "hostile" world, as she condemned Russia's drone incursion in Poland and pushed for tougher action against Israel over Gaza.
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@NawrockiKn@donaldtusk President @Nawrocki25: We discussed the possibility of activating NATO Article 4. I will convene the National Security Council within 48 hours. https://t.co/4WaxDDzrPL
Moscow had been preparing drone attacks on Poland since July, using Polish and Lithuanian SIM cards in UAVs, Defense Express reports. Polish authorities were warned about test connections to their mobile networks. The likely goal was to gather intel on Poland’s air defense systems, especially ahead of the upcoming “Zapad-2025” military drills in two days.
Footage reportedly shows the moment a Russian drone was shot down over Poland during last night’s large-scale airspace violation. Polish and NATO aircraft were involved in the interception.
President of Poland Nawrocki: This drone attack is an unprecedented moment in the history of NATO, but also in the recent history of Poland https://t.co/f8HgcV41TW https://t.co/NVYSuoy8xU
“This is no longer a coincidence, it is simply an attack,” said PiS leader Jarosław Kaczyński, responding to the Russian drone incursions into Poland. “Today is a special day; we are dealing with an attack on Poland,” he added.
More information is coming in about the intrusion of Russian attack drones into Polish territory. As of now, it’s known about 8 drones. Increasing evidence indicates that this movement, this direction of strike, was no accident. There have been previous incidents of individual Russian drones crossing the border and traveling a short distance into neighboring countries. But this time, we are recording a much larger scale and deliberate targeting.
Ukraine is ready to provide Poland with all the necessary data available regarding this Russian strike. Ukraine is also ready to help Poland build an effective system of warning and protection against such Russian threats. It is clear that Russian aggression poses a danger to every independent nation in our region, and therefore only joint and coordinated action can guarantee reliable security.
The precedent of using combat aircraft from several European countries simultaneously to shoot down Russian weapons and protect human lives is highly significant. Ukraine has long proposed to its partners the creation of a joint air-defense system to ensure the guaranteed downing of “shaheds”, other drones, and missiles through the combined strength of our combat aviation and air defenses. Together, Europeans are always stronger. Russia must feel that the response to this escalatory step, and even more so to an attempt to humiliate one of Europe’s key countries, will be clear and strong from all partners.
Another Russian drone (this one is a Russian "Gerbera", military number «ЫЫ31402») was found in Poland after today’s attack. Drone crashed near Sulejów, in Mniszków, Opoczno County. 265 km from the Polish border.
U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson has called Russia’s drone attacks on Poland “an act of war,” urging President Trump to impose immediate sanctions and supply Ukraine with weapons capable of striking inside Russia. He warned that Putin is now testing NATO’s resolve directly, declaring: “Free and prosperous nations will teach Russia about borders.”
Russia deliberately and strategically attacked Poland with drones, says Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak. The goal: to test the West’s response system, shock Europe, and normalize the idea of war spreading across the continent.
This was no accident. Everyone following this situation saw this coming for months. The only logical response would be a no-fly-zone over western Ukraine enforced by NATO. Most likely nothing will happen but words. Again. This will not stop but accelerate.