Russian Mi-8 helicopter entered Polish airspace near Kaliningrad
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- A Russian Mi-8 helicopter entered Polish airspace near Kaliningrad last week, prompting a warning from President Vladimir Putin that Russia could use all types of weapons, including nuclear, if NATO attacked the enclave.
- The incursion highlights heightened tensions over the Kaliningrad region, whose history dates back to the 13th‑century Teutonic Knights and was solidified as Russian territory after World War II, with the German borders formally settled in 1990.
Why it matters
The helicopter breach raises security concerns for airlines operating in nearby airspace, potentially affecting flight planning and safety measures.
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