Poland scrambles planes

A series of Russian missile and drone attacks on the western Ukrainian city of Lviv has resulted in at least seven fatalities, including three children, and extensive damage to over 50 buildings. In response, Poland scrambled aircraft to protect its airspace, marking the third activation of its defenses in just over a week due to increased Russian aggression. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the casualties and injuries stemming from the attack, while Poland's armed forces noted heightened activity of Russian long-range aircraft. The Polish Operational Command emphasized that all necessary safety procedures were in place, and the situation was under constant monitoring. The recent escalation in attacks is viewed as retaliation for Ukraine's military operations in Russian territory. Russia has not officially commented on the strikes in Lviv or the deadly attack on a military institute in Poltava earlier this week.