"The Russian drone incursion into Polish airspace this week underscores how far Russia is from the negotiating table and agreeing to a just, sustainable peace in Ukraine. Ralph Goff, a former six-time CIA station chief, got an on-the-ground account of this reality in Ukraine, telling The Cipher Brief about the meat-grinder tactics of Russia, and how Ukraine is relying on technology to defend against this."
"In this one, at least in my opinion, he may have made a big mistake. This is a violation of NATO airspace so Article 5 applies. The Poles have already invoked Article 4, which isn't much but it does mean that NATO allies gather and discuss the issue. [Ed note: Right after our interview with Goff, NATO announced Operation Eastern Sentry]. But at the same time, Putin's made a mistake because he's given NATO a gift. He's also given a gift to the Trump administration where they can react by establishing a no-fly zone over all of Ukraine or maybe a no-fly zone over the approaches to Poland,"
Russian forces are using 'meat-grinder' tactics while Ukraine relies on technology to defend. A Russian drone incursion into Polish airspace violated NATO airspace, prompting Poland to invoke Article 4 and NATO to announce Operation Eastern Sentry. The incursion creates leverage for NATO or the United States to consider protective measures, including possible no-fly zones or defensive actions near Poland and Belarus. Ukraine faces acute manpower shortages and must protect personnel, preserve lives, and conserve resources. Continued and increased Western military and security assistance is urgently needed to sustain Ukrainian defenses and deter further escalations against NATO members.
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