Russian missile likely struck field in eastern Poland
Prime Minister Donald Tusk identified the object as a Kh-101 cruise missile following a crash near Tarnawa Kolonia.
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A missile struck a field near the village of Tarnawa Kolonia in eastern Poland in the early hours of Thursday, leaving a crater approximately 10 metres wide. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said during a meeting in Lublin that the object was in all probability an armed Russian Kh-101 cruise missile. The incident occurred during a large-scale Russian attack on Ukrainian cities, including Lviv and Kyiv.
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The Polish military detected the object at approximately 03:40 GMT on Thursday. An F-16 fighter jet was dispatched to intercept the missile before it disappeared from radar systems minutes later. Following the impact, a military helicopter was sent to search the area. Residents in Tarnawa Kolonia reported hearing a loud bang at roughly 04:00, as reported by the BBC.
Tusk visited the site and told reporters that military experts found fragments that point to the object being a Russian Kh-101. While the missile violated Polish airspace, the Prime Minister noted there was no immediate threat because the impact was not in a built-up area. He stated that Polish forces were prepared to shoot down such objects if they continued their flight paths.
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NATO and regional security
The alliance will continue to take all necessary measures to defend Nato territory.
Gen Alexus G Grynkewich, NATO Supreme Allied Commander in Europe
NATO stated it is in close contact with Polish authorities regarding the incident. Gen Alexus G Grynkewich, the Supreme Allied Commander in Europe, said the alliance will continue necessary measures to defend NATO territory. Meanwhile, Polish Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz reported that approximately 20 objects were seen near Polish airspace overnight.
The incident follows a period of increased tension, including a November 2022 event where a missile landed near the border. In that instance, the object was believed to be a Ukrainian air defence missile. Experts are currently conducting pyrotechnical analysis on the fragments recovered from the Tarnawa Kolonia site.
Questions this report answers
+What kind of missile hit the field in Poland?
The missile was identified as a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile. This type of missile is typically launched from long range and carries a large warhead, which explains the 10-metre crater left in the field near Tarnawa Kolonia.
+Did anyone get hurt in the missile strike?
No casualties were reported from the missile strike. The impact occurred in a field away from built-up areas, which helped prevent any injuries or damage to homes or infrastructure.
+What did NATO say about the incident?
NATO stated it is in close contact with Polish authorities and will continue taking all necessary measures to defend NATO territory. Supreme Allied Commander Gen Alexus G Grynkewich emphasised the alliance's commitment to protecting member states.
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