Poland scrambles fighter jets as Russia strikes western Ukraine

People left without power in Volyn

370,000 people

Overnight strikes hit Ukraine's Volyn region, on the border with Poland, cutting electricity to 370,000 people. Poland's armed forces said no violation of its airspace was recorded.

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Bulgaria formally asked NATO on Friday for combat aircraft and anti-drone systems, after drones struck cargo ships off its Black Sea coast. Romania has also asked for more equipment.

We have sent letters and a request to the NATO Secretary General and the Supreme Allied Commander, urging them to strengthen our capabilities.

— Dimitar Stoyanov, Bulgaria's defence minister