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Polish media reported that two people were killed in an explosion<ref>{{Cite web |last=Harrison |first=Charles |date=2022-11-15 |title=At least two dead after Russian missiles land in NATO state Poland |url=https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1697080/russia-poland-missle-dead-NATO-state-Ukraine-war-pictures-world-war-3 |access-date=2022-11-15 |website=Express.co.uk |language=en}}</ref> at a grain plant.<ref name="AP" /> Polish officials stated that the cause of the explosion is as of yet unknown, but the Polish [[Radio ZET]] station reported that two stray rockets fell on the town, causing the explosion.<ref name=":0" />
Polish media reported that two people were killed in an explosion<ref>{{Cite web |last=Harrison |first=Charles |date=2022-11-15 |title=At least two dead after Russian missiles land in NATO state Poland |url=https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1697080/russia-poland-missle-dead-NATO-state-Ukraine-war-pictures-world-war-3 |access-date=2022-11-15 |website=Express.co.uk |language=en}}</ref> at a grain plant.<ref name="AP" /> Polish officials stated that the cause of the explosion is as of yet unknown, but the Polish [[Radio ZET]] station reported that two stray rockets fell on the town, causing the explosion.<ref name=":0" />


The Russian [[Ministry of Defence (Russia)|Ministry of Defence]] denied Russian missiles intentionally struck Poland.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Reuters |date=2022-11-15 |title=Russia's defence ministry denies Russian missiles struck Polish territory |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russias-defence-ministry-denies-russian-missiles-struck-polish-territory-2022-11-15/ |access-date=2022-11-15 |website=Reuters |language=en}}</ref>
The Russian [[Ministry of Defence (Russia)|Ministry of Defence]] denied Russian missiles struck Poland.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Reuters |date=2022-11-15 |title=Russia's defence ministry denies Russian missiles struck Polish territory |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russias-defence-ministry-denies-russian-missiles-struck-polish-territory-2022-11-15/ |access-date=2022-11-15 |website=Reuters |language=en}}</ref>


== International reaction ==
== International reaction ==

Revision as of 20:20, 15 November 2022

2022 Russian missile strike on Poland
Part of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
LocationPrzewodów, Lublin Voivodeship, Poland
Coordinates50°28′28″N 23°55′39″E / 50.47444°N 23.92750°E / 50.47444; 23.92750
Date15 November 2022
Attack type
Missile strikes
Deaths2 (preliminary)
Perpetrators Russian Armed Forces[1]

On the evening of 15 November 2022, two Russian[1] missile struck the territory of Poland near the village of Przewodów near the border with Ukraine.[2] The incident occurred during a larger attack on Ukrainian cities and energy facilities.[3][1] It was the first instance of an attack striking NATO territory in the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.[4][5]

Polish media reported that two people were killed in an explosion[6] at a grain plant.[1] Polish officials stated that the cause of the explosion is as of yet unknown, but the Polish Radio ZET station reported that two stray rockets fell on the town, causing the explosion.[2]

The Russian Ministry of Defence denied Russian missiles struck Poland.[7]

International reaction

After the strike, Prime Minister of Poland Mateusz Morawiecki called an urgent meeting of a committee for national security and defense affairs.[8][9] Shortly following the attack, Estonia stated that would be ready to defend "every inch of NATO territory".[10][11]

Due to this incident and the closure of the Friendship oil pipeline, the Hungarian government led by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has also called an emergency meeting with its Defence Council on the same night[12] and Defense Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky had a telephone conversation with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.[13]

Shortly after the alleged strike, the U.S. Department of Defense acknowledged reports that two Russian missiles struck a location inside Poland near its Ukrainian border, though it could not confirm them.[14]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Leicester, John (15 November 2022). "US official: Russian missiles crossed into Poland, killing 2". AP News. Retrieved 15 November 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ a b "Polish PM convenes 'urgent' meeting of defense committee". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
  3. ^ Peleschuk, Dan; Landay, Jonathan (15 November 2022). "Russia rains missiles across Ukraine as signs emerge of further retreat". Reuters. Retrieved 15 November 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ Barnes, Joe (15 November 2022). "Russian missiles hit Poland killing two". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
  5. ^ Press, Associated (15 November 2022). "Russian missiles cross into Poland during strike on Ukraine". POLITICO. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
  6. ^ Harrison, Charles (15 November 2022). "At least two dead after Russian missiles land in NATO state Poland". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
  7. ^ Reuters (15 November 2022). "Russia's defence ministry denies Russian missiles struck Polish territory". Reuters. Retrieved 15 November 2022. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  8. ^ Reuters (15 November 2022). "Polish premier calls urgent meeting of national security committee". Reuters. Retrieved 15 November 2022. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  9. ^ "Piotr Müller on Twitter: Premier @MorawieckiM zwołał w trybie pilnym Komitet Rady Ministrów do spraw Bezpieczeństwa Narodowego i spraw Obronnych". Twitter (in Polish). Retrieved 15 November 2022.
  10. ^ "https://twitter.com/mfaestonia/status/1592591979963371521". Twitter. Retrieved 15 November 2022. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
  11. ^ ERR, ERR News | (15 November 2022). "MFA: Estonia stands in solidarity with Poland, allies consulting". ERR. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
  12. ^ "Orbán Viktor összehívta ma estére a Védelmi Tanács ülését". Origo (in Hungarian). 15 November 2022. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
  13. ^ "Orbán Viktor összehívta ma estére a Védelmi Tanács ülését". Portfolio.hu (in Hungarian). Retrieved 15 November 2022.
  14. ^ Reuters (15 November 2022). "Pentagon says can't confirm Russian missiles struck inside Poland". Reuters. Retrieved 15 November 2022. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)