Ukrainian Minister: Object in Polish Airspace Was Russian Missile

Ukraine's foreign minister has asserted that a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile entered Polish airspace overnight, violating NATO territory as part of a large-scale Russian assault on Ukraine. Andrij Sybiha posted on X that the missile crossed into Poland, though neither Polish nor Russian authorities have yet confirmed the missile's origin.

Polish authorities confirmed that an unidentified flying object entered the country's airspace around 3:40 AM. An F-16 fighter jet was scrambled in response. The object moved westward and subsequently crashed near Lublin, an eastern Polish city close to the Ukrainian border, creating a crater. Emergency services have been dispatched to the village where the object fell, and reports of an explosion have been received.

The incident follows a night of extensive Russian missile and drone attacks against various Ukrainian cities, including Lviv, which is situated near the Polish border. The Polish defense ministry's statement came after these reported attacks, highlighting the heightened tensions in the region.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk is reportedly en route to the crash site. The situation remains tense as the exact nature and origin of the object are investigated, with potential implications for NATO airspace security.

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I nat har et uidentificeret flyvende objekt bevæget sig ind i polsk luftrum. Objektet blev registreret klokken 3.40 og bevægede sig mod vest.