War clouds are gathering over Europe. A day after Russia sent drones to Poland, violating the airspace of a NATO member, President Donald Trump issued a cryptic warning, likely directed at Russian President Vladimir Putin.
“What’s with Russia violating Poland’s airspace with drones?” Trump wrote on Truth Social late Tuesday, before adding, “Here we go!”
The social media post came as tensions escalated in Europe, with Polish leaders warning that the country is facing its most dangerous security threat since World War II.
Polish PM Donald Tusk Warns Russia of Unprecedented Threat
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk told parliament on Wednesday that 19 objects entered Poland’s airspace overnight, several of which were intercepted and destroyed.
“The situation is serious, and no-one doubts that we must prepare for various scenarios,” Tusk said. He described the event as a “large-scale provocation” and warned that Warsaw was now closer to open conflict than at any point since the Second World War.
Trump’s first response to Russia attacking Poland: “Here we go!”
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Last week, Polish President Karol Nawrocki visited White House, where he was hosted by President Trump. According to reports, Russia on Wednesday sent over two dozen drones towards Poland, which prompted NATO allies to launch a collective military action.
On Wednesday, Russia launched roughly two dozen drones toward Poland, prompting an immediate military response from NATO allies.
Russia Denies Responsibility, Blames Ukraine
Moscow dismissed accusations that the drones were Russian in origin. Russia’s top diplomat in Poland, Andrei Ordash, who was summoned by Warsaw, told state-owned outlet RIA:
“We see the accusations as groundless. We know one thing – these drones were flying from the direction of Ukraine.”
His remarks contradicted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who said at least two of the drones had used Belarusian airspace before entering Poland.
“In total, at least several dozen Russian drones were moving along the Ukraine-Belarus border and in the western regions of Ukraine, approaching targets in Ukraine and, apparently, Poland,” Zelenskyy said.
NATO Confirms Military Response
According to the Associated Press, Tusk said NATO forces confirmed eight crash sites where Russian drones appeared to have been shot down, though final figures were still being collected.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte called the violation “not an isolated incident,” noting that Russian drones have repeatedly crossed NATO borders in recent months.
“A full assessment of the incident is ongoing,” Rutte said, adding that NATO leaders met early Wednesday after Poland invoked Article 4 of the alliance treaty, which triggers urgent consultations if a member state feels threatened.
First NATO Engagement in Allied Airspace
The drone incursion scrambled Polish warplanes and triggered a broader NATO response. Dutch F-35s, Italian Airborne Warning and Control Systems, German Patriots, and NATO Multi Role Tanker Transport aircraft were all activated to secure the region.
“This is the first time NATO planes have engaged potential threats in Allied airspace,” U.S. Army Col. Martin L. O’Donnell, spokesperson for the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, confirmed.
“NATO, Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, and all of Allied Command Operations is committed to defending every kilometre of NATO territory, including our airspace,” he said.
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