Russian Missiles Land In Poland, 2 Killed
Poland Live: At least 2 people were killed after Russian missiles landed in Poland.
Washington:
Russian missiles hit polland: At least 2 people were killed after Russian missiles landed in Poland, an US official said on Tuesday. Poland, a NATO member, has also called an emergency national security council meeting following the report of Russian missiles crossed into territory amid Ukraine War.
Meanwhile, Russia’s defence ministry denied reports that Russian missiles had hit Polish territory, describing them as a deliberate provocation.
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NATO member Poland called emergency meetings of its national security council and cabinet on Tuesday following unconfirmed reports that Russian missiles had landed on its territory near the Ukrainian border.
“Due to the crisis situation, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki… called a meeting of the National Security Bureau,” government spokesman Piotr Muller told reporters.
There will also be a cabinet meeting, PAP news agency reported, citing the government.
The Pentagon said on Tuesday it could not confirm reports that Russian missiles have crossed into Poland near the Ukraine border.
“We are aware of the press reports alleging that two Russian missiles have struck a location inside Poland near the Ukraine border. I can tell you that we don’t have any information at this time to corroborate those reports and are looking into this further,” Pentagon spokesperson Brig. Gen. Patrick Ryder told a news briefing.
The Pentagon said on Tuesday it was unable to corroborate media reports that two Russian missiles had landed inside NATO member Poland, but that it was investigating the claims.
“We are aware of the press reports alleging that two Russian missiles have struck a location inside Poland or the Ukraine border,” said Pentagon spokesman Pat Ryder.
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