Poland says Russian helicopter violated its airspace for 42 seconds
BBC World1 min read100 words
Poland reported that an unidentified aircraft entered its national airspace and remained overhead for 42 seconds before being intercepted. The incursion prompted the NATO member state to scramble fighter jets, which were dispatched to monitor and escort the intruding plane out of Polish skies, according to statements from the Polish Ministry of Defence.
The brief violation underscores ongoing regional tensions and the readiness of NATO allies to respond to airspace breaches. Polish officials emphasized that the rapid deployment of fighters demonstrated the country's commitment to safeguarding its sovereign airspace while cooperating with alliance partners to maintain security in the region.
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