Warsaw blames Moscow after suspected Russian missile crashes in Poland
Polish authorities are investigating an object that came down in eastern Poland overnight, believed to be a Russian missile. Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed the incident on Thursday, with investigators finding a crater and debris scattered across a nearby field.
An object came down overnight in eastern Poland, and authorities believe it may have been a Russian missile. Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed on Thursday that the incident was under investigation.
Reports of an explosion in the area were followed by investigators locating a crater and debris scattered across a nearby field. Polish security forces cordoned off the site as examinations began.
The incident comes as NATO member Poland continues to voice concern over airspace violations linked to Russia's war in Ukraine. Warsaw's findings, and how it shares them with allies, along with NATO's response, will be closely watched in the coming days.
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