Ukraine warns of Russian drones entering Polish airspace

Military base near Zamosc, Poland July 3, 2023.
Reuters

Ukraine’s air force reported early on Wednesday that Russian drones had entered Polish airspace, posing a potential threat to the southeastern city of Zamość.

“Drones in Poland, heading west, toward the city of Zamość!” the Ukrainian air force said on its official Telegram channel.

The warning comes amid heightened tensions along Ukraine’s borders and increased drone activity in the region, following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Poland, a NATO member, shares a border with Ukraine and has repeatedly expressed concern over incursions and potential spillover from the conflict.

While no immediate damage or casualties were reported in Zamość, the incident underscores the broader risks of the Ukraine conflict affecting neighbouring countries and the importance of NATO’s air defence monitoring in the region.

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