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Poland

Intensive actions are underway in Poland related to the threat of air attacks, resulting in the decision to scramble fighter jets to protect airspace. Prime Minister Donald Tusk reports serious explosions near the Polish border, resulting from Russian attacks on Ukraine. The prosecutor's office has launched an investigation regarding the Constitutional Tribunal, which may have serious consequences for the Polish legal system. Authorities are also planning to lower fuel prices, which could impact the country's economy.

In brief

  • Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced that due to Russia's attacks on Ukraine, Polish fighter jets have been scrambled to action to protect the border.

  • Prime Minister Tusk reported a massive Russian attack near the Polish border, resulting in the raising of the alarm and the scrambling of aircraft.

  • The prosecutor's office has initiated an investigation into the abuse of power by judges of the Constitutional Tribunal, which may affect the independence of the judiciary.

  • The government plans to lower fuel prices by exempting retail sales from tax, which could provide relief to consumers.

  • The noise in central Poland was the result of fighter jets breaking the sound barrier, which were scrambled in response to the threat.

  • The military confirmed that the noise in central Poland was caused by Polish combat aircraft acting in response to the threat.

  • A drone fell near the Polish border, triggering an alarm and actions by Polish fighter jets.

  • Residents of Rzeszów and Lublin heard alarm sirens due to Russian attacks on Ukraine.

World

Various events are ongoing worldwide, including the invasion of the Asian hornet in Portugal, where over 205,000 nests of these insects have been destroyed. Additionally, Ukraine accuses Belarus of supporting attacks on its territory, which could have serious consequences for the region. In the Black Sea, there was an attack on a civilian ship, resulting in the captain's death.

In brief

  • Portuguese authorities have destroyed over 205,000 nests of the invasive Asian hornet, which is part of the fight against this foreign species.

  • A Russian drone attacked a civilian ship, resulting in the captain's death and injuries to three crew members.

  • Ukraine accuses Belarus of supporting attacks on its territory, which could lead to an escalation of the conflict in the region.