Russia has been accused of violating Polish airspace after a missile exploded in a field in eastern Poland during a large air raid that killed 13 people in neighbouring Ukraine, according to the Guardian.
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Key facts
- A missile exploded in a field near the village of Tarnawa-Kolonia, close to Lublin, in eastern Poland.
- The explosion created a 10-metre-wide crater.
- The incident occurred during a massive Russian air raid on Ukraine that killed 13 people.
- Polish authorities accused Russia of violating Polish airspace.
- The Polish prime minister travelled to the scene of the crater.
Russia has been accused of violating Polish airspace after a missile exploded in a field in the east of Poland during a massive air raid that killed 13 people in neighbouring Ukraine, according to the Guardian.
Polish authorities said the explosion occurred near the village of Tarnawa-Kolonia, close to Lublin, and created a crater measuring 10 metres wide. The blast is thought to have taken place as Russia staged new missile attacks on Ukraine.
The Guardian reported that the Polish prime minister headed to the scene of the crater following the incident.
The explosion coincided with a deadly wave of Russian attacks across the border in Ukraine, where 13 people were killed during the raid, according to the same report.
At the time of reporting, the source material did not detail the type of missile involved, the precise sequence of events, or any official response from Russia regarding the accusation.
Why it matters
Poland is a NATO member, and any incursion into its airspace by a Russian missile raises the risk of the war in Ukraine spilling over into alliance territory. Incidents like this heighten tensions and can force difficult decisions among Western governments about how to respond.
Frequently asked questions
Where did the missile explode in Poland?
According to the Guardian, the missile exploded in a field near the village of Tarnawa-Kolonia, close to Lublin, in eastern Poland.
How large was the crater?
Polish authorities said the explosion created a crater 10 metres wide, the Guardian reported.
How many people were killed in the related attacks on Ukraine?
The Guardian reported that 13 people were killed during the wave of Russian missile attacks on neighbouring Ukraine.
Timeline
- Russia accused of violating Polish airspace after missile explodes near village
The Guardian World: Polish PM heads to scene of crater thought to have occurred during deadly wave of attacks on Ukraine Russia has been accused of violating Polish airspace after a missile exploded in a field in the east of the country during a massive air raid that killed 13 people in neighbouring
- Russia accused of violating Polish airspace after missile explosion near village
The Guardian World: Polish PM heads to scene of crater thought to have occurred during deadly wave of attacks on Ukraine Russia has been accused of violating Polish airspace after a missile exploded in a field in the east of the country during a massive air raid that killed 13 people in neighbouring