Russia Launches Widespread Drone and Missile Attacks on Ukraine, Poland and Lithuania Heighten Military Alert

NATO member Poland scrambled fighter jets and heightened air defense readiness following intense Russian drone and missile strikes on Ukraine, particularly targeting the Lviv region near the Polish border. Ukraine was under nationwide air raid alerts amid escalating attacks on its energy and transport infrastructure, causing significant power outages and casualties, including a deadly strike on a passenger train. Poland and Lithuania, along with other NATO eastern-flank countries, have increased vigilance due to repeated drone incursions, some suspected to be Russian, which have also disrupted European aviation, including airport shutdowns in Vilnius, Munich, and Copenhagen. The heightened military activity comes amid ongoing tensions exacerbated by recent statements from U.S. President Trump supporting military aid to Kyiv, while Russian forces intensify operations in eastern Ukraine. The situation underscores growing concerns about regional security and the risks of escalation involving NATO airspace and civilian infrastructure across Europe.