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Oct 16, 2026 at 8:06 AM ET
Poland scrambles jets after Russian strikes in Ukraine
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Poland scrambled fighter jets as Russia struck western Ukraine. Countries along NATO’s eastern flank are growing increasingly concerned about the risk of escalation of the war.
WHO: Poland
WHAT: Poland scrambled fighter jets as Russia struck western Ukraine.
WHEN: Reported Oct 16, 2026 at 6:56 AM ET
WHERE: Poland
WHY: The scramble occurred amid growing concern among countries along NATO’s eastern flank about the risk of escalation in the war in Ukraine.
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