In a
September 17 speech, Tusk cited intelligence from Polish, NATO, Ukrainian, and
U.S. sources to warn that Russia may launch hybrid drone and missile strikes on
countries like Poland aiding Ukraine, framing incidents as accidents to probe
NATO's resolve without invoking Article 5.
Recent drone strikes near the Polish border
have prompted air alerts, jet scrambles, and air defense deployments at key
crossings, heightening concerns over areas like the Suwałki Gap.
