Poland scrambles fighter jets over Russian attack on Ukraine
On Saturday morning, Poland scrambled military aircraft to protect the country’s airspace in response to a Russian air attack on Ukraine.
This was reported by the Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces on the social media platform X, according to Ukrinform.
“Due to the activity of long-range aviation of the Russian Federation, which is striking targets on the territory of Ukraine, military aviation has begun operating in Polish airspace. In accordance with established procedures, the Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces has mobilized the necessary forces and assets. Fighter jets have been scrambled, and ground-based air defense and radar reconnaissance systems have been placed on alert,” the statement said.
It is noted that the measures taken are preventive in nature and aimed at safeguarding and protecting Polish airspace, particularly in areas adjacent to zones under threat.
The Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces emphasized that it is monitoring the situation and that subordinate forces and assets remain fully ready for an immediate response.
Later, the Operational Command reported the completion of the military aviation operation in the country’s airspace.
As reported by Ukrinform, the number of people injured in Kyiv as a result of a combined Russian attack on December 27 increased to 22.
Polish police discovered seven balloons in the Podlaskie and Lublin voivodeships among several dozen that entered Poland from Belarus during the night of December 24-25.
On the night of September 10, Polish military forces shot down drones that violated Poland’s airspace.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that NATO allies are facing a “large-scale provocation” from Moscow.
Illustrative photo: Ministry of National Defense