Russian helicopter breaches Polish airspace

A Russian helicopter violated Polish airspace, prompting the Polish military to scramble fighter jets in response. This incident occurs amid heightened tensions as NATO aircraft are currently deployed over Poland and Romania to monitor Russian strike activity against Ukraine.

Date: September 24, 2026

Location: Eastern Europe, Poland

Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War

Category: border crossing

Severity: HIGH

Source: POLITICO

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