Poland closes airports after Russia launches drones at Ukraine
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Russian drones struck the Kharkiv region for a third night in a row and also targeted the western cities of Lviv and Ternopil, prompting Poland to close two airports and deploy jets to secure Polish airspace.
Breakdown
- Russia launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles in a large-scale attack across Ukraine.
- Strikes targeted energy, transport sites, and civilian infrastructure, injuring at least 46 people in Kharkiv. 10s
- In Ternopil, 10 people died and 37 were injured, including 12 children, after residential buildings were hit. 28s
- An energy facility was struck in the Lviv region, with no injuries reported. 38s
- Poland temporarily closed Lublin and Zhezhov airports to deploy fighter jets and secure its airspace. 55s