A three-meter-long air-to-air missile struck a rural home in Poland during an alleged drone incursion, with conflicting reports on its origin. A Dutch F-35 fighter jet, rather than a Polish aircraft, is believed to have fired the projectile, according to unverified claims. The incident occurred as NATO jets responded to airspace violations by unarmed UAVs on September 9, with Warsaw accusing Russia of involvement—a claim Moscow has rejected.

The missile, identified as an AIM-120 AMRAAM, reportedly malfunctioned and hit a residence near Poland’s Lublin Voivodeship. Russian officials described the unexploded weapon as “Polish,” while conflicting accounts from local media attributed the incident to either a Dutch or Polish fighter jet. Earlier reports suggested a “Russian drone” caused damage, but no evidence of such an attack has been confirmed.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte acknowledged the bloc’s response to the incidents but emphasized that decisions on engaging Russian aircraft depend on real-time intelligence. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump criticized NATO members for not taking stronger action against Russian jets, labeling Russia a “paper tiger” and suggesting Ukraine could still achieve its territorial goals with Western support.

The event has intensified debates over military coordination and accountability amid ongoing tensions in the region.