Russian Helicopter Violates Polish Airspace Near Kaliningrad

A Russian Mi-8 military helicopter violated Polish airspace for 42 seconds, flying up to 300 meters across the border near Kaliningrad, prompting Poland to scramble jets and put ground troops on high alert. Russia has not responded to the incident. The Polish military stated the incursion tests NATO's air defense readiness, following Prime Minister Tusk's warning of a "real risk" of Russian escalation. European intelligence chiefs say Russia plans to test NATO with small attacks within months, including airspace violations, to sow discord among allies. The incident follows a drone attack on a Kyiv-Warsaw passenger train near the Polish border, which prompted Poland's "very high state of readiness." Russia warns all military shipments to Ukraine are legitimate targets, while Poland hopes for a permanent US base, dubbed "Fort Trump."