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Poland says 'hostile objects' downed in its airspace during Russian attack on Ukraine

Firefighters putting out a fire at an industrial enterprise in Kyiv region following Russian drone strike on September 8, 2025, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. [AFP]

Poland said Wednesday it had scrambled aircraft alongside allies to shoot down "hostile objects" violating its airspace during a Russian attack on neighbouring Ukraine, a first for a NATO country during the war.

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