Russian Mi-8 helicopter entered Polish airspace near Braniewo for 42 seconds, prompting fighter scramble.
A Russian Armed Forces Mi-8 helicopter entered Polish airspace near Braniewo for 42 seconds, crossing about 300 m beyond the border before returning to Kaliningrad. Poland responded by scrambling fighter jets and placing ground forces on standby.
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- First reported
- 23 Sep 2026 · 12:32 UTC
- Latest development
- 23 Sep 2026 · 12:32 UTC
- Intensity
- 3 / 5
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