Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Poland Reports Airspace Violation During Russian Missile Attack
Poland says a strange object flew into its airspace while Russia was shooting missiles at Ukraine.
The object crashed near the city of Lublin, making a big hole but no one was hurt.
Polish leaders are looking into what happened.
The European Council also said this shows how dangerous Russia’s attacks are for Europe.
Polish airspace was violated during a Russian missile attack on Ukraine.
An unidentified object crashed near Lublin, creating a 10‑metre crater and an explosion at about 4 am.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk convened a coordination team to investigate the incident.
Polish armed forces reported a Mi‑24 helicopter flew over the site and identified the impact location.
European Council President Antonio Costa condemned the violation and pledged EU support for Ukraine’s air defence.
- Who
- Polish authorities and European Council President Antonio Costa
- What
- Violation of Polish airspace by an unidentified object during a Russian missile attack on Ukraine
- When
- Overnight Thursday, around 4 am local time
- Where
- Near Lublin, Poland, about 10 km from Tarnawa Kolonia
- Why
- Part of Russia’s massive missile strike against Ukraine
- Airspace Violation
- Yes
- Object Type
- Unidentified
- Crater Size
- 10 metres
- Casualties
- None
- Location
- Near Lublin, Poland