Poland condemns Russia's use of new ballistics: 'It shows Putin's desperation'
Photo: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland Radoslaw Sikorski (facebook_com_JankaOchojska)
Poland has condemned Russia's strike on Ukraine with a new ballistic missile, calling the attack a sign of desperation, according to Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski in an interview with Voice of America.
"This is, of course, on one hand an escalation and a signal, but on the other hand, a sign of desperation because Putin cannot win this war," he said.
The Polish Foreign Minister added that the Russian economy is under stress. Additionally, there are reports of desertions among Russian soldiers and the involvement of mercenaries from North Korea. In his opinion, this is yet another sign of Russia's weakness.
Sikorski also commented on the debate regarding the downing of Russian missiles and drones over Ukraine.
"Opinions on this matter may differ. Personally, I believe that when the Russians send missiles or drones to another country, the least they can expect is that they will lose a missile or a drone," the minister said.
Russia's new ballistic missile
On November 21, Russia launched a missile strike on Ukraine, using a new missile. The Ukrainian Air Force stated that the invaders had, for the first time, struck Dnipro with an intercontinental ballistic missile.
It was speculated online that this could have been a Rubezh missile. More information about this missile can be found in an article by RBC-Ukraine. Later, Russian dictator Putin stated that the Russian military had conducted a test launch of the Oreshnik missile system.
Ukrainian intelligence reported that the Russians launched a missile from the Kedr system towards Dnipro. As explained by the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR), Kyrylo Budanov, Oreshnik is the name of the missile program, while Kedr is the name of the missile system.
