Early on Sunday morning, Polish systems detected an attack involving more than a dozen Geran‑5 jet‑powered drones in western Ukraine. One drone struck 1 km from the Polish border, another 5 km away. Polish fighter jets were scrambled, and authorities issued warnings to residents in border regions.
A Russian drone also hit a Kyiv–Warsaw train before it reached the Polish border, while another struck near the Dorohusk–Yahodyn crossing. The Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces reported that no violation of Polish airspace occurred.
Speaking at a joint press conference in Kyiv with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, Sikorski said that “bombardments occurring literally a few hundred meters from the Polish border affect the safety of my compatriots.”
He added that this should serve as “definitive proof” that the security of Poland and Ukraine is interconnected, and that solidarity with Ukraine — both as a state and toward individual Ukrainians living in or entering Poland — strengthens ties between the two nations.
“Russian terrorism is not merely knocking on Europe’s door — it has already stepped through it, and the hybrid war is now unfolding in a kinetic manner,” Sikorski said.
He noted that negotiations on Ukraine’s accession to the European Union will be challenging, as they were for Poland, but stressed that Poland will not block the opening of negotiating clusters. He added that, according to the European Commission, Ukraine is ready to begin talks.
Sikorski also said that for Russian President Vladimir Putin, the war is not only military but ideological.
“It is about granting Russia the status of a special state with the right to dominate others. Ukraine and Poland refuse to grant Russia such a right — at least not over us. That will not happen; those days will not return,” he emphasized.
Sybiha, for his part, assessed that Russia is already effectively waging war against the Euro-Atlantic zone by engaging in various hostile actions.
Sybiha said that Russia is already effectively waging war against the Euro‑Atlantic community through a range of hostile actions.
“Europe may believe — or reassure itself — that it is not at war with Russia, but Russia does not see it that way. It is already effectively at war with the Euro‑Atlantic zone, carrying out various hostile acts. That is why I reiterate the importance of banning entry for Russian combatants, as they pose a threat,” Sybiha told reporters.
He added that Ukraine is calling for the closure of all Russian centers in European capitals, particularly in light of the recent sabotage incident in Leipzig. He said that these hubs of the so‑called “Russian World” (Russkiy Mir) represent a direct threat to the security of European states and their citizens.
“Therefore, it is crucial to continue these efforts and act decisively. Any sign of weakness emboldens the Russians to take further aggressive steps,” he said.
(pu)
Source: PAP