Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned on September 17 in the Sejm that late autumn and winter could bring about aggravation of Russian attacks on Ukraine and "accident" drones or missiles over the NATO state. For Poland, this means the request for real air defence and calm, precise information to citizens, without a policy of fear.
Russian attacks getting closer to Poland
On Thursday, September 17, Polish fighters were picked up due to Russian strikes on western Ukraine. Alerts about an air hazard were sent to the inhabitants of Lublin and Podkarpackie. Donald Tusk later told the Sejm that recent attacks occurred between 2.5 and 3.5 kilometres from the Polish border. According to the Prime Minister, Russia utilized armed jet drones, faster and operating at higher altitude than previously utilized structures.
The chief of government estimated that late autumn and winter could be the most hard period of the current war phase. Russia is to intensify the impact in Ukrainian cities, warehouses, energy, railways and logistics. This script is straight affecting the Polish interest, due to the fact that the fighting and infrastructure constituting the objectives are close to our border. Russian attacks at the Polish border have already forced a gathering of authorities.
Attempting to Conquer religion in NATO
The Prime Minister besides presented a possible mechanics of Russian provocations towards NATO's east flank states. Drones or missiles would violate their territory, origin demolition and then be portrayed by Moscow as accidental incidents. The aim would be to discourage allies from responding decisively and to sow the belief that Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty remains a warrant solely on paper.
This is the right method for a hybrid war: the aggressor checks the response, pushes the limit of acceptable hazard and hopes for a dispute between allies. Lithuania besides pointed to the anticipation of investigating NATO with drones. Poland must not let any incidental to become the subject of a multi-day political market. consequence procedures must be established beforehand and accountability for decisions clearly attributed.
Warning must lead to preparation
The government announced strengthening the Border defender infrastructure, stations and anti-aircraft defence at six border crossing points. Of the 28 hesco-bastion shelters planned, 23 were to be built. The Prime Minister besides spoke about the preparation of fast repair of roads, tracks and energy infrastructure after a possible attack or serious incident.
These actions must be accounted for in terms of time, readiness and real capacity. Just alerting the public won't halt the drone. Poland needs to recognise effective measures to combat air targets, resilient infrastructure and efficient civilian protection. He besides needs communication that tells people what happened and what to do alternatively of multiplying general warnings.
No panic and no illusions
Russia remains an aggressive state that uses military power, intellectual force and misinformation. It would be highly irresponsible to overlook this threat. But fear management is equally incorrect without showing citizens the measurable results of preparation.
The safety of Poles and the credibility of the state are at stake. The government has a work to prepare the country for hard months, but must present the facts precisely and separate between the attack on Ukraine and the direct attack on Poland. The nation of resilience knows the risks, trusts the procedures and sees that the state can act. The Kremlin benefits most erstwhile chaos, panic and common accusations appear on our side.
Source: WP News, Republic of
Source: WP News
