World · 20 August 2026
NATO jets scrambled from Poland, Romania as Russia attacks Kyiv
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NATO fighter jets took off after Russia's heavy missile and drone attacks on Kyiv killed at least 12 people and injured dozens. Spanish F-18s and a Romanian helicopter responded to a suspected Russian drone crash in Romania, near the border. Poland's armed forces said their operations were preventative to secure airspace near the threatened areas.
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