Washington – Two people were killed in an explosion in eastern Poland near the border with Ukraine. The explosion was reportedly caused by Russian missiles. It is reported that the missile missed the target and hit the village of Przewodow in eastern Poland and there was an explosion. Later, Polish government spokesman Piotr Muller tweeted that Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki called an emergency meeting.
However, Russia’s Defense Ministry denied reports that Russian missiles had hit Poland. An emergency meeting of NATO Allies was called after a missile landed in Poland, a member of NATO. Polish President Andrzej Duda held talks with US President Joe Biden. The Polish government ordered the army to prepare.
Officials from NATO alliance members Norway, Lithuania and Estonia said they were trying to find out more details about the incident. Norwegian Foreign Minister Anniken Heutfeld said that this is a very serious incident, but the picture is not clear. Lithuanian President Gitanus Nausėda tweeted that every inch of NATO territory must be protected.
After receiving severe criticism at the G20 summit, Russia has intensified its attacks on Ukrainian cities. The missile hit many residential areas, including the capital, Kyiv. About half of Kiev was cut off. Ukraine accused Russia of firing about 70 missiles.
Russian attacks also took place in Chernivtsi, Lviv, Mykhailo and Kharkiv. Authorities advised people to seek shelter in underground chambers. This is the first time since the retreat from Kherson that such a fierce attack has taken place on the part of Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized Russia at the G20 summit. The Office of the President of Ukraine accused Russia of retaliating against this.
Meanwhile, it is reported that the leaders will discuss the G20 summit in the context of the missile attack against Poland. US President Joe Biden, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and others all spoke on the phone with the Polish government.
English Summary: 2 Killed As Russian Missile Lands In Poland, Near Ukraine Border