11/16/2022
Ukraine war in the live ticker
+++ 01:54 Duda: No evidence of who fired the rocket +++
According to President Andrzej Duda, after the impact of a Russian-made missile in Poland’s border area with Ukraine, there is still no clear evidence of who fired it. “We know that there has been a Russian missile attack on Ukraine practically all day, but we currently have no clear evidence as to who fired the missile. Investigations are ongoing,” said Duda. US President Joe Biden had promised him the help of American experts in clarifying the incident.
+++ 01:25 Poland increases surveillance of the airspace +++
According to Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, Poland is increasing surveillance of its airspace. The head of government also confirmed that Poland is examining the possibility of requesting a meeting based on Article 4 of the NATO treaty. The article states that members of the military alliance will consult each other when, for example, a member’s security is threatened.
+++ 01:10 Scholz: Germany is close to Poland +++
Chancellor Olaf Scholz assured Poland of Germany’s support after the deadly explosion in the border area with Ukraine. Scholz expressed his condolences to Polish President Andrzej Duda in a telephone call.
+++ 00:15 Poland confirms Russian missile strike – ambassador summoned +++
The government in Warsaw confirms the impact of Russian rockets on Polish territory. According to the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a Russian rocket fell at 3:40 p.m. (local time) in the village of Przewodow. The Russian ambassador had been summoned.
+++ 00:12 NATO meets for crisis meeting because of explosion in Poland +++
Because of a deadly explosion in Poland, NATO is holding an emergency meeting on Wednesday morning. This was announced by a NATO spokesman for the German Press Agency. According to unconfirmed reports, the blast near the Polish-Ukrainian border was triggered by rockets.
+++ 23:51 Latvia convenes a government meeting because of the explosion in Poland +++
In Latvia, Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins called an extraordinary government meeting for Wednesday following reports of suspected rocket attacks in Poland. At the meeting, reports from the responsible ministries and institutions on the security situation in the region will be heard – also to “be ready for further measures”. This was shared by the head of government of the Baltic EU and NATO country on Twitter with. Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevics had previously assured Poland – like Karins – that the Baltic state would support them.
+++ 23:05 White House: Working with the Polish government +++
The White House says it is working with the Polish government to get more information about what’s happening on the border with Ukraine. The US National Security Council said it was unable to confirm any reports or details at this time. US National Security Advisor Jack Sullivan spoke to his Polish colleague Jacek Siewiera, the White House said. It will be determined what has happened and what the appropriate next steps will be.
+++ 22:25 Poland puts parts of its armed forces on increased readiness +++
According to government spokesman Piotr Muller, Poland is putting its military on increased alert. His government is examining whether to implement Article 4 of the NATO Charter. Regarding the incident at the border with Ukraine, Muller explains that there was an explosion that killed two Polish citizens. Muller declined to answer any further questions. Article 4 states that NATO members will consult each other when, for example, a member’s security is threatened.
+++ 22:14 Latvia brings NATO air defense for part of Ukraine into play +++
According to Latvian Defense Minister Artis Pabriks, NATO could set up anti-aircraft defenses for Poland and “part of Ukrainian territory”. “Intentionally or unintentionally caused – such a situation is unacceptable,” he wrote on Twitter.
+++ 22:05 EU Council President: Standing by Poland +++
According to EU Council President Charles Michel, the European Union stands by Poland’s side. He is also in contact with the Polish authorities, members of the council and other allies, Michel writes on Twitter.
+++ 21:46 Selenskyj to Poland: “There is a need for action” +++
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the Russian missile attack on NATO territory means a serious escalation of the situation. There must be a reaction to that: “There is a need for action.”
+++ 21:35 Moscow calls reports of rocket impact in Poland “provocation” +++
The Russian military has dismissed reports that allegedly Russian missiles had fallen on a Polish village near the Ukrainian border as “a deliberate provocation”. The Ministry of Defense in Moscow announced on Tuesday evening that no targets were fired on in the Ukrainian-Polish border area. It is also said that the photos of alleged debris disseminated in the Polish media have nothing to do with Russian weapon systems.
+++ 21:01 Contradictory information about interrupted oil flow through pipeline +++
There are conflicting reports about the oil transport through the Druzhba pipeline. Hungarian utility MOL says Ukraine has warned it will cut supplies to Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic. According to this, a power plant near the pipeline in Ukraine on the border with Belarus was hit by a Russian missile, causing a pumping station to fail. On the other hand, the Czech pipeline operator Mero has announced that the oil flow has not been interrupted so far.
+++ 20:40 Pentagon examines reports of Russian missile impact in Poland +++
The US Department of Defense is investigating reports of two Russian missiles allegedly hitting Poland. The press reports are known to the Pentagon, says a spokesman in Washington. At this point in time, however, the ministry has no information that could confirm these reports. “If we can provide an update, we will,” the spokesman said.
You can read earlier developments in the Ukraine war here.