despite of who They fired the missile, killing two people people in East of Poland, it’s Russia who “bear ultimate the responsibility” for Incident, US Secretary of Defense accused Lloyd Austin Wednesday.
“The tragic and disturbing incident is another reminder,” Austin said of recklessness of Russia war of Cucumber.”
“Ukraine has a fundamental right to defend itself, and we will continue to stand firm in symbiosis with The people of “Ukraine is defending their country,” he told reporters at the Pentagon alongside Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley.
The missile in The question landed on Tuesday evening in the village of Przewodow, which is located near the border with Ukraine.
The incident raised concerns of escalation between NATO, of Poland is a member and Russia.
But NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said preliminary analysis indicated that it was “likely.” caused by Ukrainian air defense A missile was launched to defend the Ukrainian territory. up from Poland.
The strike came when Ukraine tried to block it off unprecedented wave of Russian missile attacks that targeted key Vital energy infrastructure for civilians in Ukraine population With the approach of winter.
Millie, the top uniform of the United States military officialHe said Russia launched as many as 100 missiles on Tuesday in What was “probably” the largest barrage of Missile strikes since the Kremlin started its war against Ukraine in February. Around one-quarter of Ukraine civilian population Now without powerHe said.
Russia “imposes a campaign of terrora campaign of maximum suffering, on Ukrainian civil population in In order to defeat the Ukrainian morale, Milley said, “Deliberate targeting of civil power Grid, causing excessive collateral damage and needless suffering on civil populationis war crime. “
said Austin pivot air defense Systems known as NASAMS are now operational in Ukraine was 100% effective in Interception of Russian missiles Tuesday.
“they were also work to secure more critical equipment To protect and repair Ukraine’s energy infrastructure after indefensible Russian attacks” added.
However, Mielle admitted this possibility of Ukraine is able to secure a military Victory at any time soon” against Russia is “not high”, but said potential for political decision lead to full Russian withdrawal possible. “
United State also It said Wednesday that it did not see anything that contradicted Poland’s assessment of the missile explosion in eastern part of that country.
“We have not seen anything that contradicts President Duda’s initial assessment that this explosion was most likely result of Ukrainian air defense Unfortunately, the missile fell in National Security Council spokeswoman Adrienne Watson said, “Poland in a permit.
“We own full Confidence in Polish government investigation of Explosion near their borders with Ukraine and pay tribute to them for in a professional and thoughtful manner in that they lead added.
Watson said the US authorities would not move forward of their Polish counterparts work And the remain in close touch with Them ’cause we’re still together information. “
“We will continue to evaluate and share Which new information As transparently as it becomes available.
But according to the United States, Russia is to blame for The missile landing in Poland.
However, whatever it is final Conclusions may be, it is clear that party finally responsible for This tragic incident is Russia launched a barrage of rockets on Ukraine was specifically aiming to target civilian infrastructure.
“Ukraine has – and has – every right to defend itself,” the statement said.
despite of who They fired the missile, killing two people people in East of Poland, it’s Russia who “bear ultimate the responsibility” for Incident, US Secretary of Defense accused Lloyd Austin Wednesday.
“The tragic and disturbing incident is another reminder,” Austin said of recklessness of Russia war of Cucumber.”
“Ukraine has a fundamental right to defend itself, and we will continue to stand firm in symbiosis with The people of “Ukraine is defending their country,” he told reporters at the Pentagon alongside Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley.
The missile in The question landed on Tuesday evening in the village of Przewodow, which is located near the border with Ukraine.
The incident raised concerns of escalation between NATO, of Poland is a member and Russia.
But NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said preliminary analysis indicated that it was “likely.” caused by Ukrainian air defense A missile was launched to defend the Ukrainian territory. up from Poland.
The strike came when Ukraine tried to block it off unprecedented wave of Russian missile attacks that targeted key Vital energy infrastructure for civilians in Ukraine population With the approach of winter.
Millie, the top uniform of the United States military officialHe said Russia launched as many as 100 missiles on Tuesday in What was “probably” the largest barrage of Missile strikes since the Kremlin started its war against Ukraine in February. Around one-quarter of Ukraine civilian population Now without powerHe said.
Russia “imposes a campaign of terrora campaign of maximum suffering, on Ukrainian civil population in In order to defeat the Ukrainian morale, Milley said, “Deliberate targeting of civil power Grid, causing excessive collateral damage and needless suffering on civil populationis war crime. “
said Austin pivot air defense Systems known as NASAMS are now operational in Ukraine was 100% effective in Interception of Russian missiles Tuesday.
“they were also work to secure more critical equipment To protect and repair Ukraine’s energy infrastructure after indefensible Russian attacks” added.
However, Mielle admitted this possibility of Ukraine is able to secure a military Victory at any time soon” against Russia is “not high”, but said potential for political decision lead to full Russian withdrawal possible. “
United State also It said Wednesday that it did not see anything that contradicted Poland’s assessment of the missile explosion in eastern part of that country.
“We have not seen anything that contradicts President Duda’s initial assessment that this explosion was most likely result of Ukrainian air defense Unfortunately, the missile fell in National Security Council spokeswoman Adrienne Watson said, “Poland in a permit.
“We own full Confidence in Polish government investigation of Explosion near their borders with Ukraine and pay tribute to them for in a professional and thoughtful manner in that they lead added.
Watson said the US authorities would not move forward of their Polish counterparts work And the remain in close touch with Them ’cause we’re still together information. “
“We will continue to evaluate and share Which new information As transparently as it becomes available.
But according to the United States, Russia is to blame for The missile landing in Poland.
However, whatever it is final Conclusions may be, it is clear that party finally responsible for This tragic incident is Russia launched a barrage of rockets on Ukraine was specifically aiming to target civilian infrastructure.
“Ukraine has – and has – every right to defend itself,” the statement said.