NATO blames Russia for hitting Poland
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NATO says a stray Russian missile, meant for Ukraine, hit Poland on Thursday. It blasted a 10-meter crater in a field, shaking the village of Tarnawa Kolonia, 80 kilometers (50 miles) from the border with Ukraine. NATO renewed its vow to defend the territory of every member country, including Poland. It has experienced repeat incursions by missiles and drones during Russia's war on Ukraine since 2022. DW News spoke with DW correspondent Teri Schultz in Brussels, as well as Thomas Withington from the Royal United Services Institute in London, and Domitilla Sagramoso, an expert on Russian foreign and security policy at King's College London.
Chapters:
00:00 Russian missile lands in Poland
02:13 NATO confirms Russian missile crash: DW's Terry Schultz
03:37 Was Poland deliberately targeted?
04:38 Calls for stronger air defenses at NATO's eastern flank
05:53 Russia's missile campaign and the risks for NATO: Thomas Withington
09:08 Is Russia heading for defeat in Ukraine?
10:51 How will Poland and NATO respond?: Domitilla Sagramoso
12:53 Russia and North Korea's growing military partnership
Video Summary
AI GeneratedA Russian CH-101 cruise missile accidentally landed in eastern Poland during a large-scale assault on Ukraine. While NATO confirmed the missile's origin, it is viewed as an accidental breach rather than a deliberate attack. The incident has sparked concerns over airspace security and highlighted the risks of Russian operational miscalculations.