Russian missile likely struck Poland during Ukraine attack

A suspected Russian missile crashed in eastern Poland on July 30, 2026, according to Prime Minister Donald Tusk. The incident occurred as Poland's military observed an intense Russian missile attack, involving 'at least a dozen missiles,' on neighboring western Ukraine. Poland's Operational Command detected an unidentified object entering its airspace and has launched an investigation into the crash site near the Ukrainian border.

Russian missile strike

• ▪Poland is investigating an unidentified object that crashed on its territory close to the border with Ukraine.
• ▪Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated a Russian missile likely crashed in eastern Poland on Thursday, July 30, 2026.

Ukraine attack context

• ▪Poland’s Operational Command detected an unidentified object entering its airspace.
• ▪The airspace incursion occurred during an intense Russian missile attack on western Ukraine.
• ▪The Polish military was observing "at least a dozen missiles" over western Ukraine at the time of the incident.

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