- A suspected Russian Kh-101 cruise missile crashed in eastern Poland, around 100 km from the Ukrainian border, during a large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine.
- Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that the missile was armed and left a 10m-wide crater near the village of Tarnawa Kolonia.
- Tusk confirmed that military experts indicated the fragments pointed to it being a Russian Kh-101 missile.
- No casualties had been reported in Thursday's incident, but Tusk made clear it was being taken very seriously.
- Nato said it was in close contact with Polish authorities regarding the incident.
- Ukraine's acting Foreign Minister declared that a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile had crossed into Poland as part of Russia's massive strike against Ukraine.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that a suspected Russian Kh-101 cruise missile crashed in eastern Poland, leaving a 10-meter-wide crater and prompting a swift response from security services. The missile fell during a significant Russian attack on Ukraine, which targeted cities including Lviv and Kyiv.123
The incident occurred near Tarnawa Kolonia, approximately 92 km from the Ukrainian border. Tusk noted that military experts indicated the recovered fragments pointed to the missile being a Russian Kh-101. He emphasized the need for thorough investigation to confirm the missile's type and origin, stating, “We will want to be 100% certain: what kind of missile, who launched it...”
Despite the missile's impact, Tusk assured that there were no casualties and no immediate threat to civilians, as the missile fell in an undeveloped area. He mentioned that Polish forces were prepared to intercept the missile had it posed a threat.5
NATO is in close contact with Polish authorities, with Gen Alexus G Grynkewich affirming that the alliance would take necessary measures to defend NATO territory. Ukraine's acting Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha confirmed that the missile crossed into Poland as part of Russia's extensive strike against Ukraine, highlighting the ongoing threat posed by Russian aggression.67
Tusk's comments reflect a broader concern among European leaders regarding security in the region, as he remains in contact with them following the incident.
“The missile crash occurred near Tarnawa Kolonia, prompting a response from police counter-terrorism officers and security services. Tusk emphasized the need for thorough investigation to confirm the missile's type and origin, stating that Polish forces were prepared to intercept it if it posed a threat.”
Notes From Poland
