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Missile that left crater deep inside Poland was probably Russian - Polish PM

First publishedJul 30, 09:21 UTC
Last updatedJul 30, 12:58 UTC · 8m ago
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BBC World9Missile that left crater deep inside Poland was probably Russian - Polish PMOpen ↗NYT Home9Poland’s Leader Says Russian Missile May Have Struck Its Territory During Ukraine AttackOpen ↗Al Jazeera7Poland says Russian missile breaches NATO airspaceOpen ↗Business Insider6NATO says a Russian missile crashed in Poland. Ukrainian jets tried to destroy threats right up the border, Warsaw says.Open ↗CBS News8Russia slams Ukraine with deadly strikes as Poland alleges Moscow breached NATO airspaceOpen ↗
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Answer

Emergency services at the site where an object landed near Lublin, Poland.

Reported by 5 outlets — NYT Home, BBC World, CBS News, Al Jazeera, Business Insider. See all sources ↓

A missile struck Polish territory, leaving a large crater near the village of Tarnawa Kolonia. Polish officials say the missile was likely launched by Russia during an attack on Lviv, Ukraine. NATO officials confirmed the object entered Polish airspace and crashed about 60 miles inside the country. Emergency teams arrived at the site to investigate the impact.

Why it matters

The incident raises concerns about the safety of NATO members and the risk of the Ukraine war spreading beyond its borders. It also tests the alliance’s response to possible violations of its airspace.

In brief
What caused the crater in Poland?
A missile, believed to be Russian, hit the ground and created the crater.
How far inside Poland did the missile travel?
It traveled roughly 60 miles (about 100 km) before crashing.
What is NATO's stance on the incident?
NATO says the missile entered Polish airspace and that the alliance is monitoring the situation.
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While all outlets agree a Russian‑likely missile hit Poland, BBC emphasizes the crater’s size and exact location, CBS and Al Jazeera highlight the alleged NATO airspace breach, and Business Insider adds details about flight time and Ukrainian jet attempts, whereas NYT notes the emergency response near Lublin.

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    Details about crater size and exact location

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    BBC WorldReports 10‑m crater near Tarnawa Kolonia, 100 km from Ukraine border
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    Claim that the missile breached NATO airspace

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    CBS NewsSays Poland alleges Russia violated NATO airspace
    Al JazeeraStates Poland says missile breached NATO airspace
    Business InsiderNotes NATO official confirms Russian missile entered Polish airspace
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    Ukrainian jets tried to shoot down the missile before it entered Poland

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    CBS NewsNotes Ukrainian jets attempted to destroy threats near border
    Business InsiderSays Ukrainian fighters tried to shoot down missiles before crossing
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    Emergency services responded near Lublin

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    NYT HomeDescribes emergency crews at site near Lublin, Poland
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