Russia’s response

Russia has now offered an explanation for why the drones entered Polish airspace.

The country denies carrying out an intentional attack on Poland after several drones were shot down in the country’s airspace overnight.

Reuters reports that the Russian Defense Ministry issued a statement to Sky News, saying, “The strike objectives have been achieved. All designated targets were hit.”

The ministry added, “No targets on the territory of Poland were planned for striking. The maximum flight range of the Russian UAVs used in the strike, which allegedly crossed the border with Poland, does not exceed 700 km. Nevertheless, we are ready to hold consultations with the Ministry of Defence of Poland on this matter.”

With both sides pointing fingers and tensions rising, questions remain: Was this a reckless provocation, or a misunderstood maneuver? And how far could such incidents push Europe toward a larger conflict?