Russia launched a massive missile strike against western Ukraine during the night, with over 120 rockets targeting civilian areas near the Polish border. Polish and allied fighter jets were scrambled in response. The morning headlines focused on Iga Świątek's crucial victory against the Czech Republic in tennis, securing Poland's advancement.
By midday, attention shifted to Prime Minister Tusk's criticism of Scholz's phone call to Putin, marking a reversal from his initial positive stance. The Collegium Humanum scandal expanded with new Ukrainian connections emerging.
The evening brought news of Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to use American weapons for strikes inside Russia, with Zelenskyy responding that "missiles will speak for themselves." Meanwhile, domestic politics continued to revolve around KO's presidential primaries, with Sikorski gaining momentum while criticism mounted over the government's delayed response to flooding in Kłodzko.