Poland says Russian drone attack was ‘no mistake’ after Trump comments
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Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk standing in front of Polish Air Force F-16 fighter jets as he holds a press conference regarding the threat posed by Russian drones in Polish airspace on Sept 11.
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WARSAW - Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Sept 12 that this week’s drone incursions into his country’s airspace were not a mistake by Russia, despite US President Donald Trump's suggestion that the incident could have been accidental.
“We would also wish that the drone attack on Poland was a mistake. But it wasn't. And we know it,” Mr Tusk said on X.
Early on Sept 10, Poland shot down drones in its airspace
Earlier on Sept 10, deputy defence minister Cezary Tomczyk also commented on Mr Trump’s comment.
“I think this is a message that should reach President Trump today: there's no question of a mistake - this was a deliberate Russian attack,” he told local TV broadcaster Polsat News.
Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski, who visits Kyiv on Sept 12, also responded to Mr Trump’s words.
“On the night that 19 Russian drones crossed into Poland, 400 (drones) plus 40 missiles crossed into Ukraine. These were not mistakes,” he said, in a video posted on X.
At Poland’s request, the UN Security Council will meet in New York on Sept 12. The meeting will begin at 1500 local time, Polish foreign affairs ministry said. REUTERS
