Poland scrambles fighter jets following Russian air activity over Ukraine

The Operational Command of the Armed Forces of Poland raised fighter jets into the air on the morning of June 2 in response to what it described as increased activity by long-range aviation of the Russian Air Force over the territory of Ukraine.

❗️Uwaga. W związku z aktywnością lotnictwa dalekiego zasięgu Federacji Rosyjskiej, wykonującego uderzenia z użyciem środków napadu powietrznego na terytorium Ukrainy, w naszej przestrzeni powietrznej operuje wojskowe lotnictwo.

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— Dowództwo Operacyjne RSZ (@DowOperSZ) June 1, 2026

“Attention. Due to the activity of long-range aviation of the Russian Federation conducting strikes using airborne weapons on the territory of Ukraine, military aviation is operating in our airspace.

In accordance with applicable procedures, the Operational Command of the Armed Forces (RSZ) has deployed the necessary forces and resources at its disposal. Ground-based air defence systems and radar reconnaissance have been placed on alert.

These actions are preventive in nature and are aimed at ensuring the safety of airspace and its protection, especially in areas adjacent to threatened zones.

The Operational Command of the Armed Forces is monitoring the current situation, and subordinate forces and resources are ready for immediate response,” the command said in a statement.

Later, the command reported that military aviation operations had been completed and no violations of Polish airspace were recorded.

Poland has repeatedly scrambled fighter jets in response to Russian Air Force activity in Ukraine.

By Jeyhun Aghazada