Poland Scrambles Jets
Russia launches broad missile assault across Ukraine, Poland scrambles jets, Zelenskiy secures Patriot deal
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NATO fighter jets were scrambled over Poland after reports that a Russian missile crossed into Polish airspace and crashed in the Lublin region; an unidentified object detected near Polish airspace disappeared from radar and a Mi-24 helicopter was dispatched to Tarnawa-Kolonia to locate the event.
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In Kryvyi Rih, two girls aged 5 and 12 were among six people killed by what officials described as a direct Iskander-M ballistic missile strike launched from Russia’s Voronezh region.
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In Lviv, authorities reported 15 people injured and two apartment blocks damaged as missiles struck near the Polish border, illustrating the western reach of the strikes.
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After his U.S. visit, Zelenskiy said President Donald Trump had agreed to issue Patriot missile licenses for Ukraine, signaling potential expanded Western air-defence support.
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Poland described its air-defence posture as preventive, with fighter aircraft and an early warning aircraft beginning operations and ground-based air-defence and radar systems placed on alert to secure its airspace.
Russia launched one of its largest combined missile and drone barrages in recent months, firing around 350 missiles and drones at Ukraine in a single overnight assault, according to Aviation A2Z. The strikes killed at least 13 people and injured more than 50, hitting Kyiv, Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovsk, Poltava, and Lviv.
The attack forced NATO into action. Poland scrambled fighter jets and activated air defenses after a Russian missile crossed into Polish airspace and crashed near Tarnawa-Kolonia in the Lublin region, according to NBC News.
Children Killed as Missiles Hit Kryvyi Rih and Lviv
In Kryvyi Rih, an Iskander-M ballistic missile fired from Russia's Voronezh region struck directly, killing six people. Among the dead were two girls, aged 5 and 12, according to NBC News. The Iskander-M is a short-range ballistic missile known for its precision and destructive power.
In Lviv, close to the Polish border, missiles damaged two apartment blocks and left 15 people injured, Head Topics reported. The strikes reaching Lviv show just how far west Russia is now willing to hit. One person also died in Kyiv during the barrage.
NATO Jets Scramble After Missile Lands on Polish Soil
A Russian missile crossed into Poland and crashed in a field near Tarnawa-Kolonia, triggering a NATO air-policing response. Poland launched F-16 fighters and an early warning aircraft and put ground-based radar and air-defense systems on alert, according to SANA. An Mi-24 military helicopter was also dispatched to find the crash site.
Poland described its posture as preventive. Officials said all steps were taken to secure the country's airspace. NATO's quick response reflects growing fears that the war could spill further into alliance territory. An unidentified object had also briefly disappeared from radar near the Polish border before the crash was confirmed.
Zelenskiy Returns From U.S. With Patriot Missile Deal in Hand
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy had just returned from Washington when the strikes hit. He said President Donald Trump agreed to license Patriot missile systems for Ukraine — a significant step toward boosting Ukraine's air defenses. The Patriot is a long-range air-defense system capable of shooting down ballistic missiles.
Zelenskiy said civilian safety now depends on how fast allies act. "Life-saving protection depends on allies' willingness to provide air-defence systems," he said, according to Vijesti. Ukraine has repeatedly asked for more Patriot batteries as Russia escalates its aerial campaign.
Ukraine Warns of More Strikes as Allies Mobilize
Ukrainian officials said the death toll could still rise as rescue teams dig through rubble across multiple regions. At least 13 people were confirmed dead and 26 more injured as of the latest count, NBC News reported. Emergency crews were active in Kyiv, Kryvyi Rih, Lviv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Poltava simultaneously.
Kyiv warned that without faster delivery of air-defense systems, Russian missiles will keep reaching deep into Ukraine and near NATO borders. The 350-missile barrage is a sharp signal that Russia is willing to escalate. NATO and Ukraine's partners now face growing pressure to respond with both weapons and diplomacy.
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