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Russian Cruise Missile Crashes in Poland

1 source · first reported 2h ago

via Theguardian

A Russian cruise missile, likely a Kh-101 air-launched cruise missile, crashed in Poland, according to Poland's defence minister. The incident occurred during Russia's attack on Ukraine, with two missiles posing a direct threat to Poland.

Why it matters

The incident highlights the risk of escalation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the potential for military technology to be used in unintended ways. The use of cruise missiles in the conflict also underscores the importance of advanced missile systems in modern warfare.

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