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Sep 23, 2026

Russian military helicopter briefly enters Polish airspace

A Russian Mi-8 military helicopter made a 42-second incursion into NATO member Poland's airspace from the Kaliningrad exclave, prompting Poland to scramble jets.

Sep 23, 2026·8 sources

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▪The Polish Army Operational Command stated that the Polish Army Operational Command's air defense units operate around the clock to ensure the safety of Polish airspace
▪The Polish Army Operational Command stated that the nature of the Mi-8 helicopter incursion on Wednesday, 23 September 2026 indicates Russia is testing the readiness of Poland's air defense
▪The Russian military Mi-8 helicopter spent 42 seconds in Polish airspace, penetrating to a maximum depth of approximately 300 meters north of Braniewo on Wednesday, 23 September 2026

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