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Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said Russian aircraft attempted to monitor Poland’s air defense system over three consecutive days, describing the activity as part of a broader escalation of Russian hybrid threats, UATV English reports.
Speaking after a government security meeting in Warsaw, Kosiniak-Kamysz said Russian military activity near Polish airspace has increased in recent weeks.
“Three aircraft over three consecutive days attempted to conduct surveillance of Poland’s air defense system. This shows a gradual escalation by Russia,” he said.
The defense minister added that one of the key topics discussed during the meeting was the growing risk of Russian hybrid operations, including GPS jamming, sabotage, cyber activities and drone provocations.
According to Kosiniak-Kamysz, Polish authorities are also assessing the possibility that Russia could use Ukrainian drones captured or intercepted during the war to carry out false-flag operations against NATO countries.
He warned that such drones could potentially be used in provocations targeting Poland, the Baltic states, Finland and Romania.
Kosiniak-Kamysz said Poland’s Armed Forces, Border Guard, police and intelligence services are coordinating closely with one another and with NATO allies on the alliance’s eastern flank to prepare for possible incidents.
The minister also stressed that military cooperation between Poland and Ukraine remains effective despite recent political disagreements, noting that information sharing on the air situation continues without disruption.
He urged the public to remain vigilant against Russian disinformation aimed at undermining trust in state institutions and fueling tensions between Poles and Ukrainians.
“We will not succeed if Russian propaganda is spread by Poles themselves. That is why I call on everyone to verify their sources. We will continue fighting disinformation and false reports designed to sow panic, undermine confidence in our institutions and, above all, drive a wedge between Poles and Ukrainians,” Kosiniak-Kamysz said.
He also reiterated that Poland should continue supporting Ukraine, arguing that Kyiv remains under the heaviest missile and drone attacks since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
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