Poland launched fighter jets after Russian strikes hit western Ukraine near its border, while Bulgaria sought NATO help to strengthen its defences amid rising fears of escalation.
01Summary
- 01Poland’s armed forces said fighter jets were scrambled on Friday and no violation of Polish airspace was recorded.
- 02Russian overnight attacks hit the Volyn region in western Ukraine, cutting electricity to 370,000 people and injuring two.
- 03In Kharkiv, a drone attack killed three people and injured five, while strikes in Uman injured five more, local officials said.
- 04Bulgaria’s defence minister said Sofia has formally asked NATO to deploy combat aircraft and antidrone systems to bolster its defences.
02Why it matters
The attacks show how the war in Ukraine is increasing pressure on countries bordering NATO, especially Poland and Bulgaria. They also underline the risk that fighting could spill further across the Black Sea region and into alliance territory.
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