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Poland warns Russia planning drone or rocket strikes on NATO territory, says attacks will be called ‘accidental’

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What happened

Polish PM also announced he would travel to Ukraine overnight to September 18, in what can be seen as an act of defiance against Russia after European leaders narrowly escaped a drone strike on a train near the Polish-Ukrainian border early in the week…

Key facts

  • Polish PM also announced he would travel to Ukraine overnight to September 18, in what can be seen as an act of defiance against Russia after European leaders narrowly escaped a drone strike on a train near the Polish-Ukrainian border early in the week…
  • Reported by The Hindu and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:36:59 UTC.

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  1. Poland warns Russia planning ‘hybrid strikes’ against countries supporting Ukraine – as it happened

  2. Russia’s plans may include strikes against Ukraine’s allies, Poland says

  3. Poland warns Russia planning drone or rocket strikes on NATO territory, says attacks will be called ‘accidental’

  4. Finnish foreign ministry official details how Russia's 'hybrid warfare' reshaped border security

  5. North Korea warns of stronger response to U.S.-led drills

  6. Australia news live: Asio chief Mike Burgess warns Iran may want to ‘kill prominent Jewish Australians’ and antisemitism at ‘disturbing’ level

  7. Trump says 'major progress' made toward US military base in Poland

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