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'Empirical fact' — Ukraine warns Slovakia against shifting blame from Russia for Poland drone breach
"A large number of Russian drones entered Polish airspace — this is an empirical fact that does not require belief," Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi said.

Strong EU sanctions 'best response' to Russia violating Poland's airspace, Zelensky says
"Priorities include Russia’s banking sector, banks in third countries that continue trading with Russia, and the 'shadow fleet' infrastructure that funds Russia’s war budget," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

Air traffic restricted in eastern Poland after downing of Russian drones
The measures, requested by the Polish Armed Forces' operational command, will remain in effect until Dec. 9.

Russia copying Kyiv's drone technology as 'direct technological race' accelerates, Ukraine army chief says
"We are dealing with a direct technological race in which the advantage will go to those who not only modernize but also stay ahead," Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said.

Russian attacks kill 3, injure 25 in Ukraine over past day, damage Sumy cathedral
Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 62 of the 66 Shahed-type and other drones launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force reported.

Finnish President Stubb arrives in Kyiv to discuss Ukraine security, Russia sanctions
"We will also discuss increasing pressure on Russia, sanctions, and the importance of lasting peace," Ukraine's Presidential Office Chief of Staff Andriy Yermak said.

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Editor's note: On Sept. 10, Polish jets shot down Russian drones for the first time. Read our latest reporting on Poland here. Spurred by belligerent Russia and the war in Ukraine, Poland has raced to build the largest European army in NATO. As Western officials warn about an open clash with Moscow within the next five years, Warsaw readies to bear the brunt of such a war. But while the country moved to amass an impressive arsenal of tanks, aircraft, and long-range fires, the war in Ukraine h
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