Kremlin on Poland drone incident: West accuses Russia "daily, without evidence"

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has refused to comment on reports that Russian drones entered Polish airspace, directing questions instead to the Ministry of Defence.

“The leadership of the EU and NATO accuses Russia of provocations on a daily basis, most often without attempting to provide any kind of argument,” Caliber.Az quotes Peskov as saying per Russian media.

He added during a press briefing, “We would not like to comment on this in any way. It is not within our competence. This is the prerogative of the Russian Ministry of Defence.”

On September 10, Poland intercepted multiple Russian drones that entered its airspace during a Russian offensive in western Ukraine, marking the first time a NATO member has fired in the conflict. Prime Minister Donald Tusk described the incursions as “an act of aggression” and confirmed that drones posing a direct threat were shot down.

Poland’s military reported that over ten drones were tracked, with those considered dangerous neutralised. NATO chief Mark Rutte has been in contact with Warsaw, and the alliance is consulting closely with Polish authorities.

By Aghakazim Guliyev