Russia attacked Polish cities with this weapon. What likely hit eastern Poland?

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that a Russian cruise missile likely violated Polish airspace on Thursday night, potentially marking a significant escalation.

The incident occurred in the village of Tarnawa-Kolonia, located in the Lublin Voivodeship in eastern Poland. According to Ukrainian sources and Tusk's statement, the missile involved was a Russian Kh-101, a weapon frequently employed by Russia in its ongoing attacks against Ukrainian cities.

The Kh-101 is described as a relatively modern addition to Russia's arsenal, developed after the Soviet Union's collapse. Its design incorporates technologies intended to make it difficult for air defense radars to detect. The missile travels at speeds up to 900 km/h and utilizes satellite navigation systems and pre-recorded imagery for guidance, boasting a range exceeding 3,000 kilometers.

This alleged violation is particularly concerning as it reportedly involved the explosion of a warhead within Polish territory. While Russia has previously violated Polish airspace during its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, this incident, if confirmed, would represent the first instance of a Russian missile's warhead detonating inside Poland.