Poland, amid a large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine, reports the fall of "probably" Russian missiles on its territory.

Poland reported on July 30 that a likely Russian cruise missile had fallen on its territory during one of Russia’s most extensive attacks on Ukraine in recent weeks. According to Polish authorities, the missile crossed into Polish airspace and landed in an uninhabited field near the village of Tarnawa-Kolonia in the Lublin region, approximately 90–100 kilometers from the Ukrainian border. The impact created a crater measuring around 10 meters in diameter. No casualties or damage were reported on the Polish side. Polish armed forces immediately activated air defense systems, deployed reconnaissance aircraft and helicopters, and established coordination with NATO. The incident occurred overnight on July 30, as part of one of Russia’s largest missile and drone strikes against Ukraine in recent months. According to Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, initial assessments suggest the object was a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile, though confirmation is still pending. Tusk emphasized that there is no indication that Poland was the intended target. “This war is full of surprises, and we must quickly adapt to new situations,” he stated. He confirmed that Poland is in close contact with EU leaders and U.S. officials. Ukrainian sources reported that Russia launched over 70 missiles and approximately 280 drones during the attack, targeting several areas including Kyiv, Lviv, and Donetsk. While Ukrainian forces managed to intercept most of the incoming weapons, some impacts caused damage to residential areas and infrastructure. At least eight civilians were killed, and more than ten injured, according to current Ukrainian data. Among the victims was a whole family in the village of Radushne near Krivoy Rog. President Volodymyr Zelensky called on international partners to strengthen the supply of anti-aircraft systems, particularly Patriots, to better protect civilian populations. His appeal comes amid ongoing concerns about the increasing scale and intensity of Russian attacks on Ukrainian territory. In response to the incident, NATO treated the violation of Polish airspace as a breach of alliance commitments. In close cooperation with Poland, NATO activated both air and ground defenses. Two NATO fighter jets (Polish F-16s), a refueling aircraft, a reconnaissance plane, and a helicopter were deployed. General Alexander G. Grynkewich, NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander for Europe, commented on the event, stating: “NATO is in close contact with Polish authorities regarding the violation of Polish airspace. In response to the Russian missile, NATO and Poland have activated air and ground defenses. NATO will continue all necessary measures to defend the territory of the alliance.” Residents in the Polish village of Targowisko reported hearing a massive explosion early on July 30 and discovered a large crater in a field. The area has since been secured by Polish authorities. Reports of a Russian cruise missile entering Polish airspace followed shortly after. This incident marks the first time, according to available information, that a Russian missile has struck Polish soil during the war in Ukraine. Previously, in November 2022, a Ukrainian S-300 air defense rocket accidentally fell in the village of Przewodów, killing two Polish civilians. That event was the first known instance of a Ukrainian weapon hitting Polish territory during the conflict. This latest incident underscores the evolving nature of the battlefield and the risks faced by neighboring countries even as they remain outside direct combat zones.