# Poland scrambles fighter jets as Russia strikes western Ukraine

https://mins.news/en/item/102946

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-16 10:56 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/16/poland-scrambles-fighter-jets-as-russia-strikes-western-ukraine?traffic_source=rss

> Poland scrambled fighter jets during overnight Russian attacks near its border in western Ukraine; its armed forces reported no airspace violation. Strikes caused casualties and power cuts in Ukraine. Bulgaria has asked NATO for help strengthening its defences as countries on NATO’s eastern flank grow more concerned about escalation.

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