Event Brief
Explosions near Polish border during daytime drone attack
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 17, 2026 at 10:12 AM ET
Summary: Explosions were reported near Poland on Thursday during a daytime Russian drone attack, with sirens sounding and military aircraft scrambled. Polish authorities said two airports temporarily suspended flights after strikes on Ukraine came close to the NATO member’s border, while the Polish army reported no violation of Polish airspace.
WHO: Polish authorities; Polish army; Ukrainian president; Polish prime minister Donald Tusk
WHAT: Daytime Russian drone attack prompted explosions near the Polish border, sirens, aircraft scrambling, and temporary airport flight suspensions.
WHEN: Sep 17, 2026
WHERE: Poland
WHY: The attack was triggered by Russian drone strikes on Ukraine that came close to the Polish border.
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