Missile strike Poland known as ‘remoted incident’; allies ‘on standby’

The president of Poland stated his authorities does not but conclusively know who fired a missile that struck Polish territory late Tuesday, killing two civilians.

President Andrzej Duda stated the missile was “Russian-made.” The explosion, which happened about 15 miles (24 km) from the Ukrainian border, got here as Russia was launching a large wave of missiles at Ukrainian cities and vitality amenities simply earlier than nightfall native time.

“What occurred was an remoted incident,” stated Duda, who added that an investigation is underway. “There isn’t a indication that extra will happen”

Poland is a member of NATO. The event set off a series of diplomatic exercise amongst members of the alliance and Ukraine, which isn’t a NATO member however which will get large navy assist from the alliance.

U.S. President Joe Biden spoke with Duda and “provided full U.S. assist for an help with Poland’s investigation,” the White Home stated. “President Biden reaffirmed the US’ ironclad dedication to NATO.”

Warsaw was additionally in communication with NATO Secretary Basic Jens Stoltenberg, U.Okay. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

“The North Atlantic Alliance is on standby,” Duda stated. “We’ve got strengthened the readiness of the Polish armed forces, together with the air protection. Our planes can be supported by allied planes. We act calmly and prudently.”

Moscow provided no remark. Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy assured Warsaw that “it was a rocket launched from the territory of the Russian Federation,” Duda stated.

Poland’s Minister of Overseas Affairs Zbigniew Rau summoned the ambassador of the Russian Federation “and demanded rapid detailed explanations,” Poland’s Overseas Ministry stated.

— NBC Information’ Ewa Galica contributed to this report.

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