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Slovakia Has Drone-Killing Tech But Government Refuses Deployment, Claims Opposition

From SME · () Slovak

Translated from Slovak and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

At a glance

News Named sources Context piece
  • Juraj Šeliga of the Democratic Party claims Slovakia possesses air defense technology capable of shooting down drones but the government refuses to deploy it.
  • Šeliga alleges the government's inaction stems from a desire to avoid admitting Russia is an aggressor and poses a threat to Slovakia.
  • He criticizes the government for remaining silent after the bombing of Uzhhorod and for not summoning the Russian ambassador, unlike Hungary and Poland.

The Democratic Party, through its representative Juraj Šeliga, has issued a stark warning: it is only a matter of time before a drone or bomb falls on Slovak soil. This is not mere speculation, but a direct accusation leveled against the current government, which Šeliga claims possesses the necessary air defense technology to protect the nation but is deliberately keeping it locked away. The reason? According to Šeliga, deploying this equipment would force the government to confront the uncomfortable truth that Russia is an aggressor and a direct threat to Slovakia.

It is a question of time when a drone or bomb will fall on Slovakia as well.

· Juraj ŠeligaStating the urgency of the threat and the government's alleged inaction.

Šeliga pointedly contrasts Slovakia's silence with the actions of Hungary and Poland, which summoned the Russian ambassador after Uzhhorod was bombed. He questions the government's inaction, suggesting it is a consequence of Prime Minister Robert Fico's recent visit to Moscow and his perceived deference to Putin. The implication is clear: this government prioritizes political expediency over national security, even when the threat is at Slovakia's doorstep.

If there were a normal government here and it deployed the technology that, for example, former Minister of Defense Jaroslav Naď (Demokrati) procured, it would be capable of shooting down drones.

· Juraj ŠeligaClaiming that Slovakia has the means to defend itself but the current government is not utilizing them.

Furthermore, Šeliga raises concerns about an increase in Russian agents operating in Slovakia under diplomatic cover, a situation he attributes to agreements made between Fico and Putin. He argues that the government's narrative of Russia as a 'friend' is a dangerous deception, especially when Russian aggression is occurring so close to Slovak borders. The Democratic Party insists that the technology to defend against such threats exists and is ready, but remains unused, leaving the public vulnerable. This stance highlights a fundamental disagreement on how Slovakia should navigate its relationship with Russia and prioritize its security in the current geopolitical climate.

Our people are silent. Why are they silent? Because Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer) was in Moscow and was kissing Putin's backside.

· Juraj ŠeligaCriticizing the government's silence following the bombing of Uzhhorod and linking it to Fico's visit to Moscow.
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Originally published by SME in Slovak. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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