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Russia's 'Doomsday Radio' Sends Coded Messages After Missile Strikes Poland

The missile left a crater in an uninhabited field, and authorities said Poland had no casualties or emergency alerts after the airspace breach.

  • On the night of July 29-30, a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile crashed in a field near Tarnawa-Kolonia, Poland, 95 kilometres from the Ukrainian border. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed no casualties occurred, though the failure to intercept sparked significant controversy.
  • The missile likely deviated during a massive Russian strike against critical Ukrainian infrastructure on July 30. Polish Operational Command detected the object moving westward at approximately 3:40 a.m., but it disappeared from radar before military forces could respond.
  • Legislation requiring positive identification in peacetime prevents destruction of flying objects to avoid ground casualties. Additionally, short-range air defense systems like the Narew project remain incomplete, leaving a critical gap against low-flying cruise missiles.
  • Col. Marek Utracki, former deputy head of Poland's Military Counterintelligence Service, stated the failure requires radical changes. He warned that continued reactive policies may lead Russia to view Poland as easy prey.
  • Experts argue Poland lacks sufficient bomb shelters and air defense awareness compared to Baltic and Scandinavian allies. Without demonstrating credible response capabilities, the nation faces increasing risks regarding regional border security and potential escalation.
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Vladimir Putin's mysterious "end of the world radio" has come to life. After the impact of a alleged Russian rocket in Poland, the secret Kremlin radio suddenly sends mysterious code words. A military expert provides a possible explanation.

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The Sun broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Thursday, July 30, 2026.
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