Russian strike on Ukraine-Poland border shows war at Europe's 'doorstep'
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha warns that war is 'knocking' at Europe's door after fresh Russian strikes in the small town of Yahodyn, just 2km from the Polish border.
Russian drone strikes near the Ukraine-Poland border have raised concerns that the conflict between Ukraine and Russia may be spilling over into European nations. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that the attack is part of Russia's escalating terror campaign against the EU and NATO. Meanwhile, Polish and Ukrainian officials confirmed a Russian drone attack on a truck near the border, only 2km from Poland, stoking fears among European leaders.
Lithuania briefly closed Vilnius airport in response to a possible drone sighting, but the alert was lifted within 38 minutes after identification. The attacks have disrupted military and humanitarian aid deliveries through Ukraine's border crossings with Poland. Russia's Defence Ministry said it targeted infrastructure facilitating military cargo shipments from Europe in Western Ukraine.
Ukraine is reliant on trade and arms shipments from Poland, Romania, and Moldova. Russian President Vladimir Putin, attending the BRICS summit in India, has been offered help by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping in negotiating a peace settlement.
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