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Poland scrambled fighter jets after Russia launched a massive overnight missile and drone strike on western Ukraine, targeting Rivne Oblast in what officials called a major escalation. Polish and allied aircraft were deployed to secure national airspace amid growing fears of spillover. Rivne’s mayor described the assault as the largest on the region since the war began. The strikes stretched far beyond active frontlines, signalling a new phase in Russia’s campaign. As a key NATO member and critical logistics hub for Ukraine, Poland’s heightened alert underscores rising regional tensions.