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

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

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Warsaw also says it scrambled military planes in response to a Russian attack in western Ukraine, close to its border.

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  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:54:46 UTC.

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