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Russian strikes across Ukraine kill 10 and NATO scrambles jets after a missile falls in Poland
Compiled Aug 3
What happened
A Russian missile and drone barrage across Ukraine overnight killed at least 10 civilians and injured more than 50 others.
The detail
A Russian missile entered Polish airspace and landed in a rural area in Lublin province, causing no injuries or damage.
The detail
NATO scrambled two fighter jets, an attack helicopter and two other aircraft in response to the missile alert in Poland.
The detail
Polish investigators found fragments indicating the object was a Kh-101 missile.
How it unfolded
Two days before the attack: Zelenskyy met with Trump and U.S. defense company representatives to seek more Patriot systems. · Wednesday: Tusk met with Zelenskyy in Lublin, Poland, to discuss defense issues. · Overnight: Russia launched a ballistic missile and drone barrage across at least 10 Ukrainian regions. · Overnight: A Russian Kh-101 missile crossed into Polish airspace and landed in Lublin province. · Overnight: NATO forces in Poland scrambled jets, a helicopter and activated ground defenses in response. · Thursday: Ukrainian and Polish officials reported casualties and confirmed details of the missile incursion.
By the numbers
10 civilians killed · 50+ people injured · 70+ missiles launched · 280 attack drones launched · 56,000 people sheltering · 205 shadow fleet vessels destroyed
Still unresolved
Regional authorities in Perm reported a Ukrainian drone attack but didn't give information about the damage to the Wildberries depot there.