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UN warns of 'real risk' Russia-Ukraine war could expand

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After Russian drones violated Polish airspace during an attack on Ukraine, fears are mounting that the war could spill over into neighbouring countries.

Breakdown
  • Russian drones entered Polish airspace during an attack on Ukraine and were shot down by NATO jets. 5s
  • Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called the incursion deliberate and warned of heightened risk of open conflict. 12s
  • The UN chief expressed concern about the regional impact and risk of the conflict expanding. 21s
  • Poland held urgent NATO talks under Article 4 and requested a UN Security Council meeting. 40s
  • Poland's defence ministry denied that Poland was intentionally targeted. 55s
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