Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna held telephone talks with his Polish counterpart Radosław Sikorski. The discussion was initiated following an incident that occurred in the early hours of July 30, 2026, when a Russian cruise missile crossed the state border and landed in the Lublin Voivodeship.
According to official data published by the Polish Ministry of Defense and confirmed by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, the attack on the territory of the alliance involved a Kh-101 missile. The object fell in a field located in the border zone, adjacent to the Volyn and Lviv regions of Ukraine.
Diplomatic Reaction and Estonia's Position
Following the conversation, Margus Tsahkna issued an official statement on the social network X. The Estonian diplomat emphasized that this incident demonstrates an expansion of the risk zone associated with military actions in the region. In his message, he noted that the situation indicates that the conflict affects not only Ukraine but also creates a direct threat to the security of NATO and European Union member states.
Tsahkna called this case an important signal for Western capitals, pointing to the need to review approaches to ensuring security on the eastern flank of the alliance.
Investigation Results and Plans to Strengthen Air Defense
During the negotiations, Radosław Sikorski informed the Estonian side about the progress of the investigation. According to the Polish prosecution and military experts, the debris found at the crash site was identified as parts of a Kh-101 strategic missile.
Although Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that the country was likely not the intended target of the strike and called for calm, diplomats from both countries concluded that urgent measures were necessary. During the conversation, a position was agreed upon regarding the strengthening of air defense systems.
Representatives of Estonia and Poland intend to raise this issue at the next NATO Council meeting. The countries plan to initiate a discussion on reviewing the protocols for intercepting aerial targets. In particular, Warsaw and Tallinn advocate for granting NATO countries located on the border with the conflict zone the right to shoot down unidentified military objects before they enter national airspace.
