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Poland sends troops to eastern border after accusing Belarus of violating their airspace

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Wed, 2 Aug 2023, 8:33pm
Volunteers from Belarus practice at a shooting range near Warsaw, Poland. Photo / AP
Volunteers from Belarus practice at a shooting range near Warsaw, Poland. Photo / AP

Poland sends troops to eastern border after accusing Belarus of violating their airspace

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Wed, 2 Aug 2023, 8:33pm

Poland has rushed troops to its eastern border after accusing Belarus of violating their airspace with military helicopters.

The Belarusian military denied these violations, but had earlier taunted Poland over the presence of Russian Wagner mercenaries near their joint border.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says tensions are being ratcheted up between both countries, which may lead to further conflict.

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