In a recent escalation of tensions in Eastern Europe, Russia launched air strikes on the Ukrainian cities of Kyiv and Lviv, prompting neighboring Poland to take action to protect their airspace. The situation intensified when a long-range Russian cruise missile briefly entered Polish airspace near the town of Oserdów on Sunday.
Explosions were reported in Kyiv as the Ukrainian air defense forces engaged in repelling the attack. Fortunately, they were able to destroy about a dozen missiles over Kyiv and its vicinity, resulting in no casualties or major damage. However, the attacks raised concerns as Russia portrayed them as retaliation for Ukrainian actions during a recent presidential election.
U.S. Ambassador Bridget Brink condemned Russia’s attacks, expressing concerns for the millions of civilians at risk. In Lviv, Mayor Andriy Sadovyi reported that the city had not been attacked, but missiles and drones targeted critical infrastructure in the surrounding region. Russian missiles were also seen flying near the border with Poland during the attack on Lviv.
As a response to the attacks, Polish and allied aircraft were activated to protect their airspace. This incident is not the first time a Russian missile has entered Polish airspace, with a previous occurrence in December 2023. The situation remains tense as the international community closely monitors the developments in the region.
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