Poland activates military aviation and air defenses after Russia launches cruise missiles into western Ukraine near its border.
Russia launched cruise missile strikes into western Ukraine, targeting areas including Lviv and damaging residential buildings. The attacks mark a rare expansion of Russian operations into Ukraine’s far west, a region previously less affected by strikes.
Poland responded by activating its air defenses, deploying fighter aircraft, early warning systems, and radar reconnaissance near the Ukrainian border. Officials stated the measures were taken due to Russian long-range aviation activity over Ukraine, though no strikes occurred outside Ukrainian territory.
The escalation follows recent strikes in Iraq and Saudi Arabia, adding to regional tensions. Markets may monitor developments for potential spillover effects on energy supplies and geopolitical stability.