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Polish PM Warns Allies Of Russian Drone Strikes
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned that Russia could attack countries helping Ukraine.
He said the possible attacks might use drones and missiles.
Poland is one of the countries he said could be at risk.
He also said drones could accidentally or deliberately enter NATO countries near Russia.
Tusk claimed Russia might call any damage an accident.
He said this could make NATO countries less confident in supporting one another.
NATO’s Article 5 says members are expected to help when one member is attacked.
Tusk will travel to Ukraine on Friday to meet Ukrainian and Slovak officials.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned that Russia may plan hybrid drone and missile strikes against countries supporting Ukraine.
Tusk said Poland and other NATO countries on the alliance’s eastern flank could be targeted.
He said Moscow might describe any resulting destruction as an accident.
Tusk said the alleged strategy aims to weaken NATO cohesion and undermine confidence in Article 5.
Tusk is scheduled to visit Ukraine on Friday and meet Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.
- Who
- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned about the alleged Russian plans.
- What
- He said Russia may use hybrid drone and missile strikes against countries supporting Ukraine.
- Where
- The warning was delivered in the Polish parliament; Poland and other NATO countries on the eastern flank were identified as potential targets.
- When
- Tusk made the warning on Thursday and is scheduled to visit Ukraine on Friday.
- Why
- Tusk said the alleged aim would be to weaken NATO’s unity and make its collective-defense commitment appear less effective.
Key facts
- Speaker
- Donald Tusk, Prime Minister of Poland
- Alleged threat
- Hybrid drone and missile strikes
- Potential targets
- Countries supporting Ukraine, including Poland
- Regional risk
- NATO countries on the alliance’s eastern flank
- Alleged objective
- Weaken NATO cohesion and confidence in Article 5
- Upcoming visit
- Tusk is scheduled to visit Ukraine on Friday
- Support role
- Poland is described as a major hub for Western military and humanitarian support to Kyiv
Quotes
Donald Tusk
Polish prime minister
“The Russian plan, according to intelligence assessments ... includes hybrid strikes using drones and missiles on countries supporting Ukraine, including Poland.”
NDTV
“There is a real risk that drones... may fall on the territory of one or several NATO countries on the eastern flank”
NDTV
Sources
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