Tusk: intelligence sees Russian plan for drone strikes on Poland, allies

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   Poland Warns of Russian Drone and Rocket Strikes on NATO Territory

   Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk reports that intelligence indicates Russian plans for drone or rocket strikes targeting Poland and its allies. This warning coincides with heightened alert levels across NATO's eastern flank, including France, Lithuania, and Latvia, as governments prepare for potential Russian sabotage and cyberattacks. The threat follows reports of Russian drones targeting Western officials traveling to Kyiv and a strike near the Polish border that nearly hit a former CIA head. NATO has updated civil-defense plans while Belarus conducts drills near the Suwalki Gap.

   Why it matters

   These threats emerge as Western intelligence monitors Russian preparations for a possible new mobilization after Sunday's voting. The situation is complicated by a pattern of hybrid operations targeting critical infrastructure. The Suwalki Gap remains a sensitive strategic point for NATO logistics.

   What is confirmed

   • Polish intelligence sees Russian plans for drone or rocket strikes on Poland and its allies.
   • European governments including Poland, France, Lithuania, and Latvia are on heightened alert for Russian hybrid operations.
   • NATO has updated its civil-defense plans.
   • Belarus is conducting drills near the Suwalki Gap.
   • Russian drones have targeted Western officials traveling to Kyiv.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Russia may use "accidental" attacks as a cover for strikes on Ukraine's allies.
   • Russian preparations could enable a new call-up after voting ends Sunday.
   • A Russian strike near the Polish border nearly hit a former CIA head.

   What to watch next

   • Confirmation of a new Russian mobilization call-up after Sunday voting
   • Official NATO response or deployment changes regarding the Suwalki Gap
   • Verification of specific Russian targets within NATO territory
   Sources used for this update (15)

   1. The New York Times — Close Call for Ex-C.I.A. Head as Russia Strikes Ukraine Near Polish Border
   2. The Washington Post — When drones targeted our train journey out of Ukraine
   3. Forbes — Russian Strike On Ukraine Train: Failed Assassination Or Warning Shot?
   4. The Guardian — Trump threatens EU with ‘serious tariffs’ after proposal to make Canada first associate member – Europe live
   5. The Free Press — Niall Ferguson: Is Peace at Hand in Ukraine?
   6. Al Jazeera — Russia’s plans may include strikes against Ukraine’s allies, Poland says
   7. Euronews.com — Tusk: intelligence sees Russian plan for drone strikes on Poland, allies
   8. AP News — Poland warns Russia is planning drone or rocket strikes on NATO territory
   9. The Washington Post — String of daring Russian plots is testing Washington’s restraint
   10. NPR — Poland's prime minister warns of Russian 'accidental' attacks on Ukraine's allies
   11. The Daily Beast — Leader Makes Jaw-Dropping Claim About Putin’s Next Move
   12. Al Jazeera — Russia’s drones threaten Kyiv-bound Western officials as war effort stalls
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