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Poland accuses Russian military helicopter of violating its airspace

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Poland says the aircraft stayed in its skies for 42 seconds, forcing the Nato member to scramble its fighter jets.

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  1. The Kyiv Independent

    Russian Mi-8 helicopter violates Polish airspace near Kaliningrad, Poland says (opens The Kyiv Independent)

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    The helicopter entered Polish airspace to a maximum depth of around 300 meters and remained there for 42 seconds, Poland's Armed Forces Operational Command said.

  2. BBC News

    Poland accuses Russian military helicopter of violating its airspace (opens BBC News)

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    BBC News's feed description

    Poland says the aircraft stayed in its skies for 42 seconds, forcing the Nato member to scramble its fighter jets.

  3. Breitbart News

    NATO Jets Scrambled After Russian Helicopter Enters Polish Airspace (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Poland says the Russian Federation is "once again" testing the readiness of NATO air defences after a Mi-8 helicopter entered its airspace.

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