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Turkish President Erdogan:

Just as Turks, Kurds, and Arabs have lived side by side for a thousand years, we will continue to live as one, together, under the same sky in brotherhood.

Somalia: Army and allies repelled al-Shabaab attack in El-Dheer, killing 60 and wounding 50.

A drone hit Russia's Novo-Ufimsky Oil Refinery, located more than 1,400 km from Ukraine.

An explosion occurred on the refinery’s premises.

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Trump paused plans to send troops to Chicago after advisers warned of legal issues without state support.

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Source: CNN

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk:

Due to the threat posed by Russian drones operating over Ukraine near the border with Poland, preventive operations of aviation-Polish and allied-have begun in our airspace.

Ground-based air defense systems have reached the highest state of readiness.

Zelensky:

Russians are much better at disinformation than on the battlefield.

What I've heard-that they are advancing and that they will occupy the East in three months-is a lie. They won't be able to do it even in years.

NEW: Poland closes the Lublin Airport, there are no planes near the border.

Chinese Foreign Ministry:

China does not participate in or plot wars.

The Romanian authorities have announced a danger for settlements near the Romanian-Ukrainian border.

Zelensky:

Russian drones against Poland are a warning not only for the Poles but for everyone in Europe.

Russian drones can cover significantly greater distances.

Air raid siren reportedly heard in Eastern Poland.

Israeli soldier with a shell labeled ‘In memory of Charlie Kirk’ intended for use in Gaza.

NEW: Romanian Air Force intercepted a Russian drone over national airspace.

Two F-16 jets scrambled from Fetești Air Base at 18:05 to respond to the threat.

Source: Antena 3 CNN

Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces:

The operation of Polish and allied aviation in our airspace has been concluded.

Activated ground-based air defense and radar reconnaissance systems have returned to standard operational activities.

A gas explosion in Madrid injured at least 25 people, including three seriously.

The blast damaged a bar, nearby apartments, and a ground-floor unit believed to be inhabited, forcing the evacuation of the building.

Witnesses reported a strong smell of gas and debris hitting cars and pedestrians.

Source: El Pais

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk:

Threat level canceled. Thank you to all involved in the operation in the air and on the ground. We remain vigilant.