Alleged Russian Missiles Land In Poland Killing Two

Is this enough to illicit a NATO response?

www.independent.co.uk...

Oh NATO will have a big long drawn out meeting first 😀

a reply to: LoneWolfMT

I saw this on another thread.

Has Russia claimed an accident and got straight on to Poland to apologize?

I guess we will have to wait and see.

Not good.

This just gave NATO the green light to directly confront Russia now.

Enough is enough Putin; cut the #, you have been warned.

originally posted by: shaneslaughta
This just gave NATO the green light to directly confront Russia now.

Enough is enough Putin; cut the #, you have been warned.

It would be incredibly stupid to go to war, but Id expects some form of mobilization. This was always the concern, sooner or later somebody screws up, can't see Russia struggling with Ukraine as it is, really wanting to escalate this

a reply to: putnam6

Cool heads are needed.

Well, after the FTX news....who didnt suspect something like this?

There will likely be a diplomatic response with a warning of direct action if it happens again.

originally posted by: LoneWolfMT
Is this enough to illicit a NATO response?

www.independent.co.uk...

Technically, yes. If NATO was looking for a reason, then now they have it. In all probability, however, it will not invoke Article 5 because the target wasn't Poland (we assume). I say this with the caveat that if it happens again, then the same reasoning may not apply.

a reply to: JinMI

Exactly.

And Banana King is still on the loose.

a reply to: Oldcarpy2

translated from the Poland subreddit, not sure if that's Poland's internal Security Council or NATO?

www.reddit.com...

for the.people worried about the explosion in Poland There is currently a security council that ends at 21, WAIT UNTILL THEN FOR CONFORMATION, I CANT DENY OR CONFIRM THAT IT HAPPENED. For context, unkraine was attacked today with over 100 rockets, there was also an explosion in przewodow, 2 people died, apparently, its a russian stray rocket, but please, i beg, this isnt confirmed WAIT FOR CONFORMATION The Security Council ends at 9 p.m., WAIT FOR CONFIRMATION, WE DON'T KNOW IF. IT HAPPENED FOR SURE OR NOT Ukraine was attacked today by Russia with 100 rakivts, there was an explosion in the wire, 2 people died, apparently it was a lost Russian rocket, SUPPOSEDLY, WAIT FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO CONFIRM IT AT 21

a reply to: putnam6

Incredibly stupid yes. Though this is Russia we are talking about here. They laugh in the face of defeat in Ukraine and refuse to give up. Basically carpet bombing areas in return for the Ukrainian counter offensive.

If Russia can't have the land they will make sure it costs the Ukrainians to retake and hold it.

How this plays out in the coming hours is anyone's guess but I believe there shall be some anti Russian NATO mobilization now. If nothing else it shall be a sort of wake up call for Putin.

originally posted by: burntheships
a reply to: JinMI

Exactly.

And Banana King is still on the loose.

Bao Nana Hidin?

a reply to: putnam6

Thanks.

Let's wait and see.

a reply to: WeDemBoyz

That's kind of what I was thinking as well. Hopefully cooler heads prevail.

a reply to: JinMI


Yep, that'd be him.

Minus old Nan, since she will be losing her hammer.

www.reuters.com...

WARSAW, Nov 15 (Reuters) - Polish prime minister has called an urgent meeting of a committee for national security and defense affairs, the government spokesman said on twitter on Tuesday.

The committee, which consists of heads of defense, interior, justice and foreign affairs ministries as well as coordinator of intelligence services, is a body that prepares and coordinates decisions on national security and defense.

Cabinet spokesman Piotr Muller was not immediately available for a comment. His tweet did not mention what the committee was due to discuss.

Poland Calls Emergency National Security Council Meeting: Government

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Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki convened an urgent meeting of the Committee of the Council of Ministers for National Security and Defense Affairs on Tuesday, with initial reports indicating that stray Russian missiles hit a town near the border with Ukraine. Russian rocket barrages targeted much of Ukraine on Tuesday, reaching as far as Lviv, which is about 70 kilometers from the Polish border. Polish media reported that two people were killed in an explosion in the village of Przewodów, located near the border with Ukraine. Polish officials stated that the cause of the explosion is as of yet unknown, but the Polish Radio ZET station reported that two stray rockets fell on the town, causing the explosion. Latvian Defense Minister Artis Pabriks expressed his condolences to the Polish people, tweeting "criminal Russian regime fired missiles which target not only Ukrainian civilians but also landed on NATO territory in Poland. Latvia fully stands with Polish friends and condemns this crime." Pabriks added that the first reaction should be the activation of Article 4 of the NATO treaty, which would have the allies hold a consultation on the incident. Poland is a member of NATO. While a direct attack on a NATO country could lead to Article 5 of the treaty being triggered, it is unclear if an accidental hit, such as stray rocket fire, would lead to such a decision. Article 5 dictates that if a NATO ally is a victim of an armed attack, all other members of the treaty will consider this an act of violence against the entire alliance and will take actions it deems as necessary to assist the attacked ally. In response to the reports, the Estonian Foreign Ministry tweeted "Latest news from Poland is most concerning. We are consulting closely with Poland and other Allies. Estonia is ready to defend every inch of NATO territory. We’re in full solidarity with our close ally Poland." Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda tweeted on Tuesday evening "Concerning news from Poland tonight on at least two explosions. Keeping a close contact with our Polish friends. Lithuania stands in strong solidarity with Poland. Every inch of #NATO territory must be defended!" Hungarian Prime Minister Vikto Orban also convened a meeting of his country's defense council on Tuesday evening due to the missile fire that hit Poland and a temporary shutdown of the Druzhba pipeline between Ukraine and Hungary, according to Orban's press chief Bertalan Havasi. Czech Defense Minister Jana Černochová stated on Tuesday evening that she considers the reports of missile impacts in Poland to be "confirmed," according to the Czech Denik N news. "Anyway, I consider it an escalation of the situation, even if it was a mistake. And even if it was provocation or intentional, we will all perceive it as an escalation of the conflict even in connection with what took place in Kyiv today," said Černochová.

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Looks like multiple NATO members are chomping at the bit here.

Buckle your seat belts folks.

a reply to: LoneWolfMT

Yes.

Even if it's not true, with the Russophobia plaguing the West, unverified stories from MSM are enough to start WWIII.