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Ukraine must be precise with drones, Polish minister says

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Posted on May 21, 2026

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· Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Polish Minister Urges Ukraine to Use Drones Precisely to Avoid Russian Provocations

Polish Defence Minister's Statement on Drone Use and Airspace Violations

Context: Recent Airspace Violations in the Baltic States

WARSAW, May 21 (Reuters) - Ukraine must be very precise when using drones to avoid Russia interfering with their flight path, the Polish defence minister said on Thursday, after a series of airspace violations in the Baltic states.

Minister's Warning to Ukraine

"Ukraine must be more precise here, of course, to avoid giving rise to Russian provocations," Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz told a news conference in the Estonian capital Tallinn. "Our territories... should not be violated, they should not be threatened."

Reporting Credits

(Reporting by Alan Charlish, Anna Wlodarczak-Semczuk)

Key Takeaways

  • Ukraine must define drone strike targets more precisely to safeguard NATO territories and avoid unintended airspace violations (euromaidanpress.com)
  • These statements follow recent incidents in which Ukrainian drones entered Baltic airspace, including shoot‑downs over Estonia and alerts in Lithuania (euromaidanpress.com)
  • Kosiniak‑Kamysz warned imprecise targeting could be exploited by Russia for propaganda, hybrid warfare escalation, and provocations (euromaidanpress.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did the Polish defence minister comment on Ukraine's drone use?
He urged Ukraine to be precise with drones to prevent Russian interference and provocations after airspace violations in Baltic states.
What concern did the Polish minister express regarding territories?
He emphasized that national territories should not be violated or threatened by drone operations.
Where did the minister make these statements?
The statements were made during a news conference in Tallinn, Estonia.
What recent events prompted this warning about drones?
A series of airspace violations in the Baltic states prompted the warning.
Who reported the news about Ukraine's drone precision?
The news was reported by Alan Charlish and Anna Wlodarczak-Semczuk.

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