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Poland and Ukraine condemn Russian attack on convoy near border and speak of "escalation"

Euronews Portugal14 September 2026 at 11:55

Poland and Ukraine jointly condemned the Russian attack on a civilian convoy near the border, describing the incident as an "escalation" of the conflict. The attack hit a convoy heading to Warsaw.

The convoy targeted by the attack was carrying civilians and was on a railway line where, shortly before, another convoy with several foreign dignitaries had passed. The article does not specify whether the foreign dignitaries were among the victims.

Both countries consider that the attack represents an intensification of hostilities and a violation of international norms. The joint condemnation underlines the cooperation between Poland and Ukraine in the face of what they consider to be a deliberate provocation.

The article does not provide information on the number of victims or on the exact date of the incident, focusing on the diplomatic reaction of the two countries to the attack.

Why this matters

The joint condemnation shows that the attack is uniting the diplomatic response of two countries directly affected by the war in Ukraine, and the temporal proximity to the passage of a diplomatic convoy suggests that these routes may no longer be considered safe, which may complicate mediation efforts and the delivery of humanitarian aid to the region.

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