Polish President Jaroslaw Kaczynski warns of escalation, saying targeted drone attacks on Polish airspace were no accident but an attack on Poland itself.
Polish President Speaks Out on Drone Incidents
Polish President Jaroslaw Kaczynski addressed the drone incidents during his speech at the Smolensk Remembrance Day commemoration, calling it a “special day”. “We are dealing with an attack on Poland today,” he stated. “It is no longer an accident or something we can attribute to unpredictable actions. It is an attack,” he stressed, while also linking it to the ongoing Smolensk remembrance.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Weighs in on Russian Attacks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed in a social media post that eight Russian attack drones were aimed at Poland the previous night. He described this as extremely dangerous and intentional Russian action, for which they should face consequences. “This cannot be called an accident,” he added.
NATO to Hold Emergency Meeting Following Drone Incursions
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is reportedly considering invoking Article 4 of the Treaty, following Russian drone incursions into Polish airspace. Polish authorities are considering invoking the same Article to trigger consultations with NATO allies.
