Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has raised concerns about potential "hybrid attacks" by Russia, which could involve the use of drones and missiles against pro-Ukraine countries. Speaking to the Polish parliament on Thursday, September 17, Tusk warned that Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine is not only a military conflict but also a broader strategy that includes targeting European allies with hybrid tactics. These attacks, he said, could involve the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) and missiles, which could potentially strike countries on NATO's eastern flank, including Poland. Tusk emphasized that if such attacks were to occur, Russia might claim they were accidental, despite any damage caused. He argued that this narrative would be used to undermine trust in NATO and its core principle—Article 5, which states that an attack on one member is an attack on all. Tusk suggested that Russia aims to weaken the unity of NATO members and create doubt about the practical effectiveness of the alliance's mutual defense commitment. Tusk is set to visit Ukraine on Friday, where he will meet with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico. Poland, a NATO and European Union member, is a key neighbor to Ukraine and is situated near Belarus, a country aligned with Russia, and the Russian region of Kaliningrad. Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Poland has frequently accused Moscow of carrying out sabotage on its territory. As a major transit hub for Western military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine, Poland plays a crucial role in the support of Kyiv. The country’s strategic location and its strong stance against Russian aggression have made it a central player in the ongoing conflict and the broader geopolitical tensions in Europe.