Russia Plans Strikes Against Ukraine
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned on Thursday (September 17, 2026) that Russia is planning hybrid strikes with drones or rockets on European countries supporting Ukraine, among them Poland.Reported by 8 of 9 outlets; wording from The Hindu.
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Mr. Tusk said at the moment Russia was not ready for any peace talks “without the total capitulation of Ukraine.” “They are convinced the winter will be tragically critical for Ukraine.”
Mr Tusk added: 'There is a real risk that drones or other types of missiles could penetrate the territory of one or more countries on the eastern flank and even cause damage, while the official explanation will be that there was an accident.'
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“If this happens, the location will be announced very soon,” Mr. Trump wrote.
Poland's high defence spending and major U.S. arms purchases have persuaded the Trump administration to consider putting a permanent base in Poland even as it reorganises and reduces its overall military presence in Europe.
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Officials usually keep their travel plans to Ukraine secret for security reasons.
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Tusk announced on Thursday he would travel to Ukraine overnight to Friday, in what can be seen as an act of defiance against Russia after European leaders narrowly escaped a drone strike on a train near the Polish-Ukrainian border on Sunday.
The Kremlin’s main goal now, as supported by evidence gathered by intelligence services, is to destroy Ukraine’s economy and logistics and weaken NATO’s resolve by attacks on its member states, Tusk said in parliament on Thursday.
“Sustained, very frequent and intense attacks are expected on six major Ukrainian cities, including the destruction of warehouses, all types of products essential for the country’s defense, and, as we have witnessed very strongly in recent weeks, the railway infrastructure,” the prime minister said.
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- 17 Sep
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned on Thursday (September 17, 2026) that Russia is planning hybrid strikes with drones or rockets on European countries supporting Ukraine, among them Poland.
- 18 Sep
Polish prime minister Donald Tusk said at the moment Russia was not ready for any peace talks "without the total capitulation of Ukraine."
Coverage 10 articles
18 Sep Russia plans to strike Ukraine’s NATO allies, Poland says
National Post18 Sep Poland won’t give up ‘a single inch’ of territory says Tusk after warning over Russian drones
The Independent
18 Sep Poland's prime minister warns of Russian 'accidental' attacks on Ukraine's allies
NPR18 Sep Ukraine-Russia war latest: Poland says Putin is planning to launch drone or missile attack on a Nato country
The Independent
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18 Sep Polish PM warns NATO allies Putin plotting hybrid strikes on Ukraine’s European neighbors
New York Post
18 Sep Poland warns Russia is planning drone or rocket strikes on NATO territory
Toronto Star
17 Sep Poland warns Russia planning drone or rocket strikes on NATO territory, says attacks will be called ‘accidental’
The Hindu
17 Sep Putin could be planning to bomb Britain and other countries supporting Ukraine, Donald Tusk warns
Daily Mail
17 Sep Russia’s plans may include strikes against Ukraine’s allies, Poland says
Al Jazeera17 Sep Russian plans include strikes against Ukraine's allies, says Polish PM
ABC News (AU)
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