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Britain 'urgently' looking into Poland missile reports
Britain is “urgently” looking into reports of missiles landing in Poland, the government said on Tuesday, with prime minister Rishi Sunak promising to remain in close contact on a call with Polish president Andrzej Duda as he expressed solidarity.
Sunak tweeted late on Wednesday night:
I reiterated the UK’s solidarity with Poland and expressed condolences for the victims. We will remain in close contact and continue to coordinate with our Nato allies.”
I have just spoken to Polish President @AndrzejDuda following reports of a missile strike in Poland.
— Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak) November 15, 2022
I reiterated the UK’s solidarity with Poland and expressed condolences for the victims.
We will remain in close contact and continue to coordinate with our NATO allies.
Sunak added that he spoke with the foreign secretary and defence secretary.
“We are urgently looking into reports of a missile strike in Poland and will support our allies as they establish what has happened. We are also coordinating with our international partners, including Nato,” he said.
A readout of the call issued by his Downing Street office also said that Duda had updated Sunak on the Polish investigation efforts, with Sunak offering “any assistance needed to urgently establish what happened.”
UK foreign minister James Cleverly earlier said that the UK was urgently looking into the reports, adding they were in contact with Poland and Nato allies.
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