Zelensky extends condolences to Poland over death of two of its citizens

Zelensky extends condolences to Poland over death of two of its citizens

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed his condolences over the death of two Polish citizens following the explosion of a Russian missile on Polish territory.

The head of state said this on Twitter, Ukrinform reports.

"RF takes lives wherever it can reach. Today it reached Poland. This attack on collective security in the Euro-Atlantic region is an escalation. People died. My condolences to my Polish brothers and sisters! Ukraine is always with you. Russian terror must be stopped. Solidarity is our strength!" the tweet reads.

Two people were killed in an explosion in the Polish village of Przewodów, Hrubeszów County, Lublin Voivodeship, not far from the Ukrainian border, on Tuesday, November 15. The incident occurred near a grain drying plant at around 15:40 local time.

Western media, citing sources in the intelligence agencies, reported that the incident could have occurred as a result of two Russian missiles crossing into Poland near the border with Ukraine.

Polish government spokesperson Piotr Müller asked the Polish media not to spread unverified information and to wait for official announcements.

On November 15, Russia launched a massive missile attack against Ukraine.

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