Tusk: Russia's war plans include hybrid attacks on Ukraine's allies

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk issued a warning on Thursday, citing intelligence reports, that Russia's military plans for continuing the war against Ukraine also include hybrid-style attacks on countries that support Kyiv.

According to Tusk, these plans involve a combined use of drones and missiles directed at Ukraine's allied nations. The prime minister's statement was based on information gathered by intelligence services, indicating Moscow's intent to extend the conflict's reach beyond the direct battlefield in Ukraine.

The threat of hybrid attacks

Hybrid-type operations that combine unmanned aerial vehicles with missile strikes are considered a more complex and less predictable form of threat than conventional military strikes. Tusk's statement suggests that such threats could affect not only Ukraine itself but also the allied countries providing support to Kyiv during the war.

The Polish prime minister's remarks indicate that security services continue to monitor the development of Russia's military intentions and possible scenarios that could affect regional stability. The statement did not specify which particular countries might be targeted or provide a timeline for such attacks.

The information was made public on Thursday and is based on an intelligence assessment of Russia's future actions in the war against Ukraine. The statement adds to a series of warnings issued by European leaders regarding the potential risks of Russia expanding its actions beyond Ukraine's borders.