Polish President: "Missile Falling Near Border Area, Still Don't Know Who Fired It"

"Most Likely a Russian Missile"
Polish Foreign Ministry Summons Russian Ambassador for Explanation

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[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunwoo Lee] Polish President Andrzej Duda stated that regarding the missile explosion incident near the border with Ukraine, the missile is highly likely to be of Russian origin, but it has not yet been confirmed who fired it. Although circumstances suggest Russia as the culprit, it is interpreted that a cautious response is being taken considering concerns about escalation.

On the 15th (local time), President Duda said in a speech at the National Security Bureau in Warsaw, Poland, "It is still unclear who launched the missile that caused the explosion in the village of Przewod?w," adding, "The missile itself is most likely produced in Russia." He continued, "We are investigating in a very calm manner," and emphasized, "Experts will be dispatched to the site as part of a joint investigation with the United States."

Earlier, the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a press release that the missile that fell in the village of Przewod?w was a Russian missile. The ministry announced, "At 3:40 PM local time, a Russian missile fell near the border area with Ukraine in the village of Przewod?w, resulting in the deaths of two Polish citizens." However, they did not specify the exact type of missile or where it was launched from.

Additionally, the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated, "To explain why a Russian missile fell on Polish territory causing the deaths of two citizens, we summoned the Russian ambassador to Poland and demanded a detailed explanation."

Although the missile was confirmed to be Russian-made, the failure to specify the perpetrator is interpreted as a measure considering concerns about escalation amid the ongoing Ukraine war. Since the incident, the Polish government has maintained a cautious stance, neither confirming nor denying Russia's involvement.

Meanwhile, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) announced that it will hold an emergency meeting on the 16th to discuss the missile strike issue in Poland. Following the Polish government's earlier statement that it is considering invoking Article 4 of the NATO Charter, which guarantees security consultations and information sharing among member states in emergencies, debate is expected over whether this incident will trigger the collective defense clause, Article 5 of the NATO Charter.

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