Poland scrambles jets amid Russian air attack on Ukraine

Poland scrambled aircraft overnight on April 25 in response to a large-scale Russian air attack on Ukraine, according to the Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces.

“In connection with the Russian Federation’s attack on the territory of Ukraine using air assault means, operations by Polish and allied aviation have begun in our airspace. In accordance with existing procedures, the operational commander of the Polish Armed Forces has deployed the necessary forces and resources at his disposal,” the command said on X, as per Caliber.Az.

❗️ Uwaga. W związku z atakiem Federacji Rosyjskiej na terytorium Ukrainy, prowadzonym z użyciem środków napadu powietrznego, rozpoczęło się operowanie polskiego i sojuszniczego lotnictwa w naszej przestrzeni powietrznej.

Zgodnie z obowiązującymi procedurami Dowódca Operacyjny… pic.twitter.com/gbFDyspld2

— Dowództwo Operacyjne RSZ (@DowOperSZ) April 25, 2026

Fighter jets and an airborne early warning aircraft were deployed, while ground-based air defence and radar reconnaissance systems were placed on high alert.

“These measures are preventive in nature and are aimed at ensuring the security of the airspace and its protection, particularly in areas adjacent to threat zones,” the statement added.

The development follows earlier reports that Romania also scrambled aircraft due to drone activity near its border.

By Tamilla Hasanova