Poland deploys fighter jets, warning aircraft amid Russian attacks on Ukraine

Polish and allied aircraft have been deployed to protect the country’s airspace in response to the ongoing Russian attacks on Ukrainian territory, the Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces said onh social media.

As part of precautionary measures, the Operational Commander has mobilised all available forces and resources, including scrambling on-duty fighter jets and deploying an early warning aircraft. Ground-based air defence systems and radar reconnaissance units have been placed on high alert to bolster security, Caliber.Az reports.

❗️ Uwaga. W związku z atakiem Federacji Rosyjskiej wykonującej uderzenia na obiekty znajdujące się na terytorium Ukrainy, rozpoczęło się operowanie polskiego i sojuszniczego lotnictwa w naszej przestrzeni powietrznej.

Zgodnie z obowiązującymi procedurami Dowódca Operacyjny RSZ… pic.twitter.com/tRMOUe74Ug

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The Polish Armed Forces desribe these actions as "preventive" and aimed at safeguarding Poland’s airspace, particularly in regions adjacent to areas currently under threat. The Polish military has emphasised that the situation is being closely monitored, with all units prepared for immediate action should further escalation occur.

By Sabina Mammadli