Poland Reinforces Ukraine Border After 2 Russian Strikes as NATO Faces New Drone Threats
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Updated · CNN · Sep 15
Poland Reinforces Ukraine Border After 2 Russian Strikes as NATO Faces New Drone Threats
3 articles · Updated · CNN · Sep 15
Summary
Poland said soldiers from its 18th Engineer Regiment are already reinforcing checkpoints and Border Guard infrastructure along the Ukrainian frontier after two weekend Russian strikes near border crossings.
Russia’s defense ministry confirmed the 2 strikes on Tuesday and said one hit a train it claimed was carrying military cargo; Polish officials said the attacks sharpened fears for European security.
Lithuania the same day said it shot down an explosive-equipped drone in its airspace for the first time, with Italy saying one of its NATO fighter jets most likely downed a drone from Russia.
Denmark also reported a Russian warship fired 2 emergency flares at a Danish military helicopter in international waters, adding to a string of incidents along NATO’s eastern flank.
NATO chief Mark Rutte said strikes near alliance territory show Putin’s effort to sow fear, as Washington separately pushes Kyiv and Moscow toward a mutual halt on energy infrastructure attacks.