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Poland’s Leader Says Russian Missile May Have Struck Its Territory During Ukraine Attack
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- A Russian Kh-101 cruise missile is believed to have struck Polish territory during a Russian assault on Ukraine, marking a potential escalation in tensions between Russia and NATO, according to Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
- The missile impact occurred about 50 kilometers south of Lublin, Poland, where Tusk recently met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and no injuries were reported.
- Polish authorities detected an unidentified object entering Polish airspace overnight and discovered a 10-meter crater and debris near Tarnawa-Kolonia in southeastern Poland after the object vanished from radar.
- This incident is notable as previous Russian missiles have briefly crossed into Polish airspace but never hit Polish soil; a confirmed strike on a NATO member could significantly heighten conflict risks.
- Poland's defense minister described the event as a severe test of the country's air defense and surveillance systems, while NATO has yet to comment on the situation.
