Poland considers shooting down Russian missiles over Ukraine

POLITICO Europe July 13, 2024, 12:00 PM UTC

Poland considers shooting down Russian missiles over Ukraine due to devastating attacks on critical infrastructure and civilian targets. The move requires NATO approval to avoid escalation. Recent strikes killed two and injured 16 at Kyiv's largest children's hospital. The UN suspects a Russian rocket caused the carnage, leading to an ICC investigation for potential war crimes. Warsaw is exploring the idea of intercepting missiles in self-defense.


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