On Saturday morning, Polish and allied fighter jets were scrambled to protect Poland’s airspace due to a Russian missile strike on Ukraine.
According to the Polish Armed Forces Operational Command on X (formerly Twitter),
“Due to the activity of the Russian Federation’s long-range aviation, which is striking Ukrainian territory, military aviation has begun operating in Polish airspace. Following current procedures, the Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces mobilized all available forces and resources. Fighter jets were scrambled, and ground-based air defense and radar reconnaissance systems were put on alert,” the statement said.
The measures are preventive and aimed at securing the airspace and protecting citizens, especially in areas near the threatened zone.
The Operational Command emphasized that it is monitoring the situation, and its subordinate forces and assets remain fully ready for immediate response.
