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Poland: Indications of Russian Kh-101 missile falling on Polish territory, says Tusk
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Poland: Indications of Russian Kh-101 missile falling on Polish territory, says Tusk

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Evidence suggests a Russian Kh-101 missile fell in eastern Poland, according to Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
  • Polish authorities are investigating the incident, which left a 10-meter crater in an uninhabited area.
  • The strike occurred during a large Russian attack on Ukraine, prompting condemnation from the EU Council president.

Indications point to a Russian Kh-101 missile as the object that struck eastern Poland overnight, creating a 10-meter diameter crater in an uninhabited area, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated during an emergency meeting. The incident occurred following massive Russian attacks against Ukraine, with some projectiles nearing Polish borders.

Polish authorities have launched an investigation, and Ukraine has requested to participate with its experts, according to Polish prosecutor Grzegorz Trusiewicz. Residents in the Tarnawa Kolonia area of Lublin reported hearing a powerful explosion that shook their homes. The impact site is approximately 80 kilometers from the Ukrainian border.

All indications point to a Russian Kh-101 ballistic missile, but we want to be 100% sure of the type of missile and its origin.

— Donald TuskPolish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on the suspected missile.

A Polish Mi-24 helicopter identified the impact site. Russia launched 74 missiles and 284 drones against Ukraine overnight, primarily targeting the Lviv region near the Polish border, resulting in eight deaths. European Council President António Costa condemned the attacks and the violation of Polish airspace, emphasizing that Russia's actions pose a threat to European security.

Russia carried out massive combined attacks against Ukraine last night. During the attack, Polish airspace was also violated, which once again...

— António CostaPresident of the European Council António Costa condemning the Russian attacks and airspace violation.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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