Residents in Eastern Poland reported hearing fighter jets overhead near the border with Ukraine between 2:06 AM and 3:06 AM UTC on September 29th, 2025, amidst ongoing military activity and heightened regional tensions. The sightings follow President Donald Trump's authorization of long-range strikes into Russia and previous Ukrainian strikes on Russian defense infrastructure. Over the past hour, reports emerged of NATO military planes operating near the border, as stated by residents. This activity occurs in the context of previous Russian missile and drone attacks against Ukraine and Ukraine's subsequent strikes on Russian industrial targets, such as the Karachevsky Electronics Plant in Bryansk, which was heavily ablaze following an attack overnight on September 28th to 29th. Previous reports indicated that airports in Kaluga and Tambov experienced temporary flight restrictions between 10:37 PM and 11:06 PM UTC on September 28th, coinciding with the fire at the Karachevsky Plant. The plant is known to produce key electrical components for the Russian defense industry. The authorization for long-range strikes into Russia, confirmed by Special Envoy to Ukraine General Keith Kellogg on September 29th, 2025, signifies a significant escalation in the conflict, with the stated intent of removing Russian sanctuaries. US Vice President JD Vance has previously criticized Russia's lack of engagement in good-faith negotiations, while European officials have noted the presence of unidentified drones within NATO airspace. Russian forces have also reported recent advances near Lyman and Novopavlivka, and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov indicated an intention to review the 1995 Dayton Accords during Russia's UN Security Council presidency.
