Airspace violation by missile: russian ambassador summoned to Polish Foreign Ministry

The russian ambassador will be summoned to the Polish Foreign Ministry and a note of protest will be sent to him because of the crossing of the Polish border by a russian cruise missile. This was announced by Deputy Foreign Minister of Poland Andrzej Sheyna, UNN reports with reference to TVN24.

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Andrzej Sheyna reportedly said that the russian ambassador would be summoned to the Foreign Ministry and a note of protest would be sent to him.

I don't want to say what further steps will be taken, because this is not the first time a russian cruise missile has crossed the Polish border. I think we will consider emphasizing more strongly not only our dissatisfaction, but also our position, because such actions are unacceptable and absolutely unacceptable, especially in the context of Poland's membership in NATO and our allied commitments

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This morning, a russian cruise missile violated Polish airspace for 39 seconds near the town of Ocerdów, forcing Poland to intensify security procedures and mobilize its air force.

Advisor to Poland's Defense Minister Mieczyslaw Beneck said that Poland could have shot down a russian missilethat entered the country's airspace if it had flown deeper and threatened Poland's security.

The Foreign Ministry said that Poland will demand an explanation from russia for the violation of the country's airspace by a russian missile.