Europe is on edge as Russia's bombardments on Ukraine reach close to Poland's borders, prompting the Polish prime minister to declare Europe is in a pre-war era. NATO scrambles fighter jets in Poland amid escalating tensions.
Key Points
Polish PM describes Europe as being in a pre-war era
Russia targets power plants in central Ukraine
NATO scrambles fighter jets in Poland
Fragments of a drone found on a farm in Romania near the Ukrainian border
Pros
Increased awareness of the escalating conflict in Ukraine
Prompted NATO involvement in the region to ensure security
Cons
Civilian infrastructure deliberately targeted by Russia