The Russian Defense Ministry called the allegations of his involvement in the missile strike “deliberate provocation”. The Pentagon, for its part, has been cautious about the possible consequences of an alleged Russian attack in Poland, which it has so far been unable to confirm.
Euskaraz irakurri: Bi hildako Polonian, NATOko herrialdean, Ukrainako mugatik gertu ustez bi misil erorita
At least two people have been killed in the Polish town of Przewodow province of Lublinnear the border with Ukraine, after the possible impact of two stray missiles, according to local radio station Radio ZET.
According to unofficial information from the station itself, the missiles could have hit grain dryers przewodow. Other sources point to fragments of missiles allegedly shot down by Ukrainian anti-missile systems.
Earlier Marcin Lebiedowicz, spokesman for the Hrubieszow fire brigade, some 35 kilometers north of Przewodow, had confirmed that the town had been the scene of explosions, the cause of which is still unknown.
It would be the first direct hit received by a member of the Atlantic Alliance since the outbreak of war in Ukraine in late February. The incident occurred on a day when Russia has launched a new wave of attacks on the western territory of Ukraine. Kiev, Lviv and many other cities have been the scene of Russian offensives, the main target of which was energy infrastructure.
In the context of the incident, the Prime Minister of Poland, Mateusz Morawieckihas urgently convened the National Security and Defense Committee of the Council of Ministers, as announced by government spokesman Piotr Muller on Twitter.
Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak arrives for the meeting of the National Security and Defense Commission of the Council of Ministers. Photo: EFE
In addition, Warsaw is consulting with its partners at NATO and European Union level. Diplomatic sources have confirmed that there are contacts at all levels, i.e. with both EU partners and NATO allies, regarding the incident recorded this Tuesday. “Verifying the incident very carefully is critical,” they pointed out. The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, for its part, has indicated that the situation is “most concerned”.
The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, has indicated that it is in contact with EU leaders to analyze the situation. Michel has said he is “in shock” at the news and has expressed his condolences.
Shocked by the news that a rocket or other munitions killed people on Polish soil.
My condolences to the families.We stand with Poland.
I am in contact with the Polish authorities, members of the European Council and other allies.@AndrzejDuda @MorawieckiM
—Charles Michel (@CharlesMichel) November 15, 2022
The Ministry of Defense of Russia He called the allegations of his involvement in the missile strike “deliberate provocation.” “The statements made by the Polish media and officials about the impact of Russian missiles in the Przewodow area is a deliberate provocation,” the Russian Defense Ministry said, according to the TASS agency.
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, has called for “action” in response to the “Russian missile attack” on Poland, which is putting “collective security” on edge. How many times has Ukraine said that the terrorist state will not be confined to our country? Poland, the Baltic states. It is only a matter of time before the Russian terror continues. You have to put the terrorist in his place,” he said.
Secretary General of NATO, Jens Stoltenberghas said that the Atlantic Alliance is “monitoring” the explosion in Poland and has stressed the importance of “establishing all the facts”.
Spoke to President Duda @prezydentpl about the explosion #Poland. I offered my condolences for the loss of life. #BORN is monitoring the situation and Allies are in close consultation. It is important that all facts are established.
— Jens Stoltenberg (@jensstoltenberg) November 15, 2022
The Pentagon, be careful
The Pentagon, for its part, has been cautious about the possible consequences of an alleged Russian attack in Poland, which it has so far been unable to confirm. The spokesman for the United States Department of Defense, Mr Brigadier General Pat Ryderindicated in a press conference that his country is evaluating the information that appeared in the media.
“I do not have no data that confirms that there has been a rocket bombing” on Polish soil, Ryder said.
In response to a question about what the US’s reaction would be if the attack on Poland, which is a NATO member, were confirmed, the spokesman did not want to speculate on hypotheses, but emphasized his country’s “security commitments”. V of the Atlantic Alliance, of collective defense.
“We have made it more than clear that we will defend every inch of NATO territory,” he warned.
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