Russia may not have fired missile which hit Poland but Putin cannot dodge blame

SILENT dread swept Nato capitals after a missile strike in eastern Poland left two people dead on Tuesday. Had Russia launched a deliberate attack? Had Putin lit the fuse of direct confrontation with Nato? AlamyVladimir Putin may not have fired the missile which hit Poland – but Russia cannot dodge blame[/caption] Ukraine infastructure targets Was Mad Vlad mad enough to trigger World War Three? Defence chiefs know that Putin is aggressive, erratic and prone to lash out after suffering defeats on the battlefield. His troops had just abandoned Kherson. Or was it a misfire? Read More on Ukraine War MISSILE CRISIS Zelensky contradicts Poland's explanation & demands access to explosion site FLAMES OF WAR Ukraine plunged into darkness as Russia launches 100 MISSILES in sick blitz If the nine months of wanton slaughter in Ukraine have taught us anything about Putin’s armed forces it is their capacity for incompetence. His missile teams pick targets from 50-year-old maps. They can’t hit moving targets and it often takes up to 36 hours to pass data from spotter to shooter. Last night, Western officials breathed a sigh of relief after establishing it was not a missile fired by Russia which hit Poland. Most read in News PURE EVIL Chilling texts reveal how sick killer tried to cover up axe murder of mum TEEN TRAGEDY Boy, 14, dies six days after being stabbed in attack that’s sparked 14 arrests ANIMAL KINGDOOM Inside ‘UK's worst zoo' where keeper was mauled to death & 483 animals died TAKEN OUT Putin colonel shot dead in mystery 'assassination'… but Russians claim 'suicide' KATIE’S KILLER Man admits bludgeoning ex to death & burying her body in pre-dug grave BITE HORROR Shark attack victim's final moments after suffering 'unsurvivable blood loss' The threat of a full-scale confrontation between Nato and Putin receded. But Russia cannot dodge blame. The farmers died because Putin unleashed a blitz to destroy Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. The anti-aircraft missile which hit Poland was Ukraine seeking only to defend itself. Which brings us to Putin’s winter plan — freezing the Ukrainian people to try to break their will. Russian missiles have wiped out about 40 per cent of its civil energy infrastructure, according to President Zelensky. Transmission lines, power stations, pipelines and hydroelectric dams have been destroyed and water supplies hit in key cities. Housing and transport have also been destroyed. Read More on The Sun PARKED OFF I use bags of rubble to stop neighbours taking my parking space – they hate it ALL WEATHER READY Oodie fans scramble to get their hands on new outdoor hooded blanket Temperatures are set to plunge to -20°C (-4F) next week. Standing by Ukraine is the best way to show Moscow we have the better hand. ReutersRocket debris allegedly found at the scene[/caption] Twitter/@NextaTVThe incident took place just three miles from the border with Ukraine[/caption] The anti-aircraft missile which hit Poland was Ukraine seeking only to defend itself