The Polish government announced that Russia is likely planning combined attacks using drones or missiles against NATO countries, including Poland. This warning was issued by Donald Tusk, the Prime Minister of Poland, following an increase in attacks on Ukraine and the proximity of these attacks to Poland's borders.
Attacks on Ukraine and Poland's Response
Tusk stated in a meeting with representatives of the Polish parliament that Russia is planning to attack NATO territories and may present this attack as an accidental incident. He added that these actions could aim to weaken NATO countries' motivation to defend a member country that is under attack.
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On the same day, Russian forces attacked numerous cities in Ukraine, including an assault on an industrial park in western Kyiv that resulted in one death. Additionally, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that a Ukrainian drone attack on an oil refinery in the city of Yaroslavl, Russia, caused damage.
Russia's Economic and Military Situation
Russian President Vladimir Putin reacted strongly to these attacks, stating that they have caused significant damage to Russian oil refineries and warehouses, but he defended the Russian economy's ability to withstand these pressures. He also mentioned that Ukraine has invited broader reactions by opening a "Pandora's box."
Recently, Russia has increased its attacks on Kyiv and other cities using new missiles and drones, while Ukraine faces a shortage of defense systems. Furthermore, severe attacks on Black Sea ports have disrupted Ukraine's grain and agricultural exports, impacting the country's main source of income.
At the same time, concerns about the potential increase in troop mobilization in Russia have risen. A partial mobilization of 300,000 reservists in 2022 led to the flight of hundreds of thousands of Russians from the country and affected internal stability. Since then, the Kremlin has relied on volunteer forces for the war, but military experts warn that the flow of volunteers has decreased and heavy casualties continue.
Volodymyr Zelensky has repeatedly claimed that the Kremlin is seeking to mobilize forces after the elections, while Putin has labeled this claim as "nonsense." Additionally, signs of dissatisfaction among Russian elites, particularly among some senior members of the ruling class, have been observed.
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Source: independent.co.uk
