Poland warns people to ready ‘evacuation backpacks’ over rising Russia threat

NATO fighter jets were dispatched after the incursion (Picture: Getty)

A Russian Mi-8 helicopter crossed 1,000 feet into NATO airspace this week, prompting warnings to residents about preparedness.

The helicopter came from the heavily militarised Kaliningrad region close to the Polish town of Braniewo.

It flew above Polish territory for around 42 seconds, triggering ...