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Bird flock triggers Polish air-defense radar and helicopter sortie

A flock of birds activated air-defense radar, prompting a Polish helicopter to scramble. The incident appears to have been a false alarm, with no attack reported.

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The episode highlights the risk of misidentification and rapid military response near sensitive airspace.

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