Russia’s missile strikes prompt NATO scramble in Polish skies
During the night, Russia launched ballistic missile attacks on Ukraine, prompting an air raid alert throughout the country. In response to these actions, the Polish military scrambled fighter jets. Before 7 am, the aircraft had safely returned to base.
"In connection with the intensive activity of the Russian Federation's long-range aviation, targeting areas including western Ukraine, Polish and allied aviation operations in our airspace have commenced," stated the communiqué from the Operational Command.
It was reported that the Operational Commander of the Armed Forces has deployed all available resources, which remain at his disposal. "Standby fighter pairs, ground air defence systems, and radar reconnaissance have been activated and are at readiness status," it was communicated.
Two hours later, it was reported that "the operation of Polish and allied aviation in our airspace has ended due to the cessation of long-range aviation strikes by the Russian Federation on Ukraine."
Thanks were extended for the support of NATO and the United Kingdom's air force, whose Eurofighter Typhoon jets stationed in Malbork contributed to maintaining safety in Polish skies last night.
"The activated ground air defence systems and radar reconnaissance have returned to standard operational activity. We can confirm that no violation of Poland's airspace was observed," it was reported.
Another attack on Ukraine
An explosion in Kyiv was confirmed by the city's mayor, Vitali Klitschko. "Explosions in the capital. Air defense is in operation," Klitschko stated. Before the explosions, the Air Force reported a ballistic missile heading towards Kyiv.
At 3:57 am, an air raid alert was declared across almost all of Ukraine. Earlier, around midnight, an alert had been announced due to missile threats. By 4:39 am, the alert extended to the southern regions of the country.
