Poland’s operational command said a Russian Mi-8 military helicopter from the
Kaliningrad exclave briefly violated NATO-member Poland’s airspace on Wednesday,
remaining inside for 42 seconds and penetrating about 300 metres (328 yards).
Fighters were scrambled and ground forces put on alert; the statement said the
incident indicates Russia was testing Poland’s air-defence readiness. Poland
said it remains highly vigilant to any airspace incursions related to Russia’s
war in Ukraine.
