Poland slams opponents of Ukraine aid after Russian assault on Kyiv
Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz (photo: Getty Images)
Poland has dismissed calls to reduce support for Ukraine as detached from reality following a Russian overnight missile attack on Kyiv, according to Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.
Russia launched another large-scale assault on Ukraine using ballistic and cruise missiles, with Kyiv as the primary target, overnight into July 19.
Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz responded quickly to the attack, sharply criticizing those within Poland who oppose continued support for Ukraine.
The minister noted that the latest Russian strike and reports that Moscow is preparing for a broader military mobilization are further proof that calls to reduce aid to Kyiv are misguided.
"Russia has carried out the most powerful attack since the start of the invasion, using ballistic and cruise missiles against Ukraine, and is announcing preparations for a large-scale military mobilization. This shows just how detached from reality are the voices calling for weakening support for Ukraine or slowing down the modernization of the Polish army," the statement said.
The defense minister also stressed that Warsaw would do everything possible to ensure Russian missiles never reach Polish territory.
"That's why we're doing everything to ensure that Russian missiles never reach Poland and nothing threatens our security. We won't relent on this!" he added.
Based on previous reports, Russia launched one of its largest missile attacks on Kyiv overnight on July 19. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described it as one of the biggest ballistic missile assaults on the capital since the start of the full-scale war.
Meanwhile, Poland continues to debate the scope of its support for Ukraine.
Earlier this month, Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz defended the decision to transfer Patriot interceptor missiles to Kyiv despite strong criticism from President Karol Nawrocki.
