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Why test air defences?
Nations often test each other's air defences to gauge their readiness and response times. By briefly entering Polish airspace, Russia might be trying to see how quickly Poland and NATO react. This information can be valuable for military planning, especially given the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and Russia's relationship with its neighbours.
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