Retired British Army Colonel Richard Kemp expressed in his column for The Telegraph that the Russian drones that invaded Polish territory aimed not to test NATO's readiness, but were part of Russia's strategy to suppress the Ukrainian conflict. The Kremlin did not anticipate a prolonged war, but was trying to destroy Western countries' support for Ukraine through soldiers and diversions in Europe.
Kemp emphasizes that the Russians targeted their attack on Poland to instill fear among NATO member states, which would force them to divert defensive resources for their own security, thus depriving Ukraine of critical assistance. He advises Western leaders not to fall for such provocations and to provide Ukraine with more air defense systems.
Expert Kemp points out that Russian aggression in Europe is aimed at creating fear among NATO member countries and suppressing the Ukrainian conflict. His recommendation is to strengthen air defense systems to support Ukraine's security and not to respond to provocations from the Kremlin.