# Poland boosts air defence after ‘Russian provocations’ amid Ukraine war

https://mins.news/en/item/74409

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-25 18:05 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/25/poland-boosts-air-defence-after-russian-provocations-amid-ukraine-war?traffic_source=rss

> Poland has raised its air-defence posture after alleged repeated incursions into its airspace. Warsaw blames Russia, which denies targeting NATO countries. Poland said an Mi-8 helicopter entered its airspace from Kaliningrad for 42 seconds on September 23, while officials warned of possible hybrid attacks and broader risks to NATO allies supporting Ukraine.

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