Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk's recent statements underscore alarming intelligence reports indicating a possible Russian plot targeting cargo aircraft globally, raising concerns about international terrorism.
Poland's Prime Minister: Evidence of Russian Schemes Against Global Airlines
Poland's Prime Minister: Evidence of Russian Schemes Against Global Airlines
Tusk claims plots extend beyond Poland, highlighting a dire threat to international air travel that may still be active.
In a startling revelation, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed suspicions among Western intelligence regarding a Russian operation aimed at conducting air terrorism against international airlines. “I can only confirm that Russia planned acts of air terror, not just against Poland but against airlines across the globe,” Tusk stated during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Warsaw.
While Tusk did not divulge further details, uncertainty looms over whether these plans are still actively pursued by Moscow. The plot came to light last summer when incendiary devices were discovered at cargo hubs in Britain and Germany, igniting minor fires. In November, high-level Western sources indicated that these incidents were likely orchestrated by the Russian military intelligence agency, GRU, as a test of international security responses.
The ultimate objectives behind these schemes remain unclear, fueling speculation about possible intentions to destroy aircraft on runways or obliterate planes mid-flight. The situation escalated to the White House's attention, with President Biden directing top security officials to alert Russian President Vladimir Putin's advisors about the grave implications of such schemes, warning that any resultant mass casualties could lead to significant conflict escalation. A senior official emphasized that the U.S. would hold Russia accountable for facilitating acts of terrorism, showing the level of seriousness surrounding these threats.
