Polish PM Says Crater‑Creasing Missile a Likely Russian Kh‑101

Sun Sep 06 2026 08:56:26 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

A missile that landed far from Ukraine’s border was probably a Russian Kh‑101, says Polish PM Donald Tusk.

A mysterious object fell into a field near Tarnawa Kolonia in eastern Poland, leaving a 10‑metre crater. Polish Defence Ministry detected the missile at 03:40, and an F‑16 intercepted it before disappearing from radar. Prime Minister Donald Tusk said it was “probably” a Russian Kh‑101 ballistic missile and wants confirmation. Ukraine’s acting Foreign Minister claimed the missile violated NATO airspace during Lviv’s attack. No casualties were reported, but the incident is viewed as serious.

Polish PM Says Crater‑Creasing Missile a Likely Russian Kh‑101

A missile crashed into a field near Tarnawa Kolonia in eastern Poland, a 10‑metre crater appearing close to the Ukrainian border. Polish Defence Ministry spotted the missile at 03:40, and an F‑16 fighter jet intercepted it before it vanished from radar.

Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the object was “probably” a Russian Kh‑101 ballistic missile, though the exact type and launch source are still under investigation. Ukraine’s acting Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha earlier claimed the missile crossed into Poland during a strike on Lviv, violating NATO airspace.

Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak‑Kamysz reported that about 20 objects were seen near Polish airspace overnight, and pyrotechnic analysis is underway to confirm the missile’s identity. No casualties were reported, but authorities treated the incident as serious.

Tusk met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the evening of Monday, shortly after Zelensky returned from talks with U.S. President Donald Trump.

This breaking news story is being updated as more details emerge.