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Russian missile kills family members in Ukrainian village, missile lands in Poland

July 30, 2026DevelopingOn or around 30 July 2026, a Russian missile strike killed at least 6 members of the same family in a Ukrainian village. Separately, a missile — likely Russian — crashed inside Polish territory, triggering NATO and Warsaw responses. Zelensky alleged the weapon used against the family was a North Korean missile.

What we know — and what we don't

What we know

At least 5–6 members of the same family were killed in a Russian missile strike on a Ukrainian village around 30 July 2026.
Zelensky stated the missile used in the family killing was likely of North Korean origin.
A missile described as 'probably Russian' by the Polish PM crashed inside Polish territory around the same date.
NATO stated it 'will take all necessary measures' to defend its territory following the missile landing in Poland.
Warsaw indicated it would consider providing Ukraine with additional Patriot missiles in response to the incident in Poland.
Russian attacks over the same period killed 9 and injured 48 across Ukraine in total.

What we don't know yet

The exact village location where the family was killed has not been confirmed in available claims.
Whether the missile that landed in Poland was intentionally fired toward Polish territory or was a stray/errant missile remains unclear.
The exact type and origin of the missile that landed in Poland has not been confirmed.
Whether North Korean missile use in the Ukrainian village strike has been independently verified beyond Zelensky's statement is unknown.

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Nato ‘will take all necessary measures’ to defend territory after Russian missile crashes in Poland – as it happened

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Fulcrum (2026). "Russian missile kills family members in Ukrainian village, missile lands in Poland." https://fulcrum.watch/events/russian-missile-kills-family-members-in-ukrainian-village-missile-lands-in-polan