Polish armed forces scramble aircraft in response to Russian strikes on Ukraine

Polish and allied aircraft have begun operating in Poland’s airspace as a precautionary measure following Russian long-range aviation strikes on Ukraine, the Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces (RSZ) said.

In response to the heightened threat, the Operational Commander of the RSZ has activated all available forces and resources. Duty fighter jets have been scrambled, and ground-based air defence systems, along with radar reconnaissance units, have been placed on maximum alert, Caliber.Az reports via the RSZ's post on X.

Operowanie polskiego i sojuszniczego lotnictwa w naszej przestrzeni powietrznej zostało zakończone w związku z zaprzestaniem uderzeń lotnictwa dalekiego zasięgu Federacji Rosyjskiej na Ukrainę.

Uruchomione naziemne systemy obrony powietrznej i rozpoznania radiolokacyjnego… pic.twitter.com/GZNfaoBoJV

— Dowództwo Operacyjne RSZ (@DowOperSZ) September 20, 2025

According to the statement, these measures aim to "ensure safety in areas bordering the threatened regions."

The Operational Command is closely monitoring the situation, and all subordinate forces remain fully prepared for immediate response.

By Sabina Mammadli