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Poland confirmed its armed forces downed objects in its airspace, potentially marking the first direct engagement with Russian assets since the Ukraine war began. While Polish jets have previously intercepted Russian drones, this incident involved unspecified objects. Defense Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz activated Territorial Defence Forces for ground searches and warned against handling debris. Prime Minister Tusk is at the scene. Three eastern Polish regions bordering Belarus and Ukraine are considered most vulnerable. Airport closures followed reports of Russian drones, prompting strong reactions from US lawmakers who called the alleged actions an act of war.

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