Poland activates aircraft after Russian missile aimed at Ukraine enters its airspace

Russia launched 57 missiles and drones on Ukraine on Sunday, with Poland's armed forces saying one of Russia's cruise missiles briefly violated Polish airspace.

Ukraine's air force destroyed 18 out of 29 Russia-launched missiles and 25 out of 28 attack drones, which were targeting Kyiv and the western Ukrainian region of Lviv, Ukraine's air force said on the Telegram messaging app.

It was one of Russia's cruise missiles launched at Lviv that violated Poland's airspace, according to Poland's armed forces.

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Posting on X, Poland's armed forces said: "The object entered Polish space near the town of Oserdow (Lublin Voivodeship) and stayed there for 39 seconds.

"During the entire flight, it was observed by military radar systems."

They said earlier that Poland and allied aircraft were activated during the attack to ensure the safety of Poland's airspace.

Russia has been pounding Ukraine for days in attacks portrayed by Moscow as revenge for Ukrainian strikes during its recent presidential election.

"For the third pre-dawn morning this week, all of Ukraine is under an air alert and has been advised to seek shelter," U.S. Ambassador Bridget Brink posted on X early on Sunday.

"Russia continues to indiscriminately launch drones and missiles with no regard for millions of civilians, violating international law."