Poland confirms crashed missile was Russian Kh-101

Poland has officially confirmed that a missile that crashed in its territory was a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile. The confirmation came from Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk, who spoke with the operational commander, General Ireneusz Nowak. "We can confirm with full responsibility that it was a Russian Kh-101 missile," Tomczyk told Rmf.fm, emphasizing the potentially dangerous nature of the weapon, which is capable of carrying nuclear warheads.

The incident occurred during a period of heavy Russian airstrikes targeting Ukraine. The missile penetrated the airspace of NATO member Poland and crashed in a field near the village of Tarnawa Kolonia, approximately 90 kilometers from the Ukrainian border. The missile exploded upon impact, but fortunately, no injuries were reported. Warsaw had initially indicated that the missile was likely Russian.

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I have spoken with the operational commander, General Ireneusz Nowak, and we can confirm with full responsibility that it was a Russian Kh-101 missile.

Prime Minister Tusk stated at a crisis meeting that "everything indicates it was a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile." The crash site is located south of the city of Lublin. The confirmation by Polish authorities adds a significant dimension to the ongoing conflict, highlighting the potential for spillover into neighboring NATO territories.

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Everything indicates that it was a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile.