Trump and Nawrocki to hold talks admit Russian drone incursion into Poland – White House
U.S. President Donald Trump will hold talks on September 10 with Polish leader Karol Nawrocki following the violation of the country’s airspace by Russian drones.
This was reported by Reuters and AFP correspondent Danny Kemp, citing a White House official, Censor.NET writes.
"The U.S. President Donald Trump and the White House are monitoring reports from Poland," the statement said.
According to the White House representative, Trump is scheduled to speak with Polish President Karol Nawrocki today regarding the incident.
Background
Earlier, Ukraine’s Air Force reported that Russian Shahed drones flew into Poland. This was later confirmed by Poland’s Air Force Command, which stated that aircraft had been scrambled, air defense systems placed on high alert, and four airports closed.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the military had engaged the targets. He also informed NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte about the drone incursion.
Tusk convened an emergency meeting of Poland’s Council of Ministers.
AFU Air Force reported that at least eight Russian UAVs had flown into Poland.
It is known that one of the drones struck a house in Poland.
Prime Minister Tusk later confirmed that Poland had come under attack from Russian drones.
Later, Tusk said 19 aerial targets had entered Polish airspace, four of which were shot down.
