Summit meeting
Ursula von der Leyen, head of the European Commission, and European Council president Antonio Costa arrived in Kiev this morning to celebrate the 3rd anniversary of Russian aggression against Ukraine. A gathering of leaders of respective countries is besides expected to discuss peace agreements and safety guarantees for Ukraine.
On the 3rd anniversary of Russia's brutal invasion, Europe is in Kiev. We are in Kiev present due to the fact that Ukraine is Europe. Not only the destiny of Ukraine is at stake in this conflict to survive. It is the destiny of Europe – She wrote von der Leyen on platform X.
At a press conference on Sunday, president Zelenski reported that 13 leaders would be present personally and 24 leaders would participate in the online meeting.
I think that next day I will propose that we meet in 1 of the capitals of Europe in the next fewer days, possibly in a week or two, and we will already realize the format of the safety warrant for Ukraine. said the president of Ukraine.
Gen. Piotrowski knew there would be a war
Retired General Tomasz Piotrowski, who served as commander of operational forces in February 2022, told PAP that the Polish Army was besides aware of the coming invasion of Ukraine 3 years ago.
It was clear to him that the attack would take place tonight. Piotrowski, who then commanded the unit liable for the first consequence to threats, pointed out that on the Russian side there was evidence that the units were to receive orders in advance. It was up to 24, 48 or 72 hours before the attack.
He besides pointed out that it was hard to keep a secret if specified information was reached by many people. The general added that since the beginning of February it was already apparent that the attack could take place on 22rd, 23rd or 24th February.
Russia's abrupt attack
Meanwhile, on the night of Sunday on Monday (23-24 February), Russian forces conducted the attack, utilizing 185 Shahed strike drones with BPLA missiles. The situation was reported by the Ukrainian Air Force. Drones, equipped with explosives or their shards, caused harm in respective circuits of Ukraine, including Chmielnicki, dciepropetrovsk, Kiev and Odski.
By 8 o'clock local time (7 Polish time) the Ukrainian air force managed to shoot down 113 Shahed drones and another unmanneds in 12 circuits. In addition, contact with 71 drones simulating the attack was lost, but this had no negative effects as highlighted in the Communication.
