Poland Scrambles Fighters and Raises Air-Defense Readiness Over Reported Russian Activity in Ukraine
The military announced the alert on X, describing precautionary steps to protect areas near vulnerable border regions.
Overview
- Poland’s Operational Command said duty fighter pairs and a long-range detection aircraft were launched on alert.
- Ground-based air-defense and radar units were placed at the highest level of readiness, according to the statement.
- Polish and allied aircraft were reported to be operating in Polish airspace during the alert.
- The announcement was issued via the Operational Command’s account on X, reflecting real-time communication of military posture.
- RIA Novosti framed the cited Russian activity as alleged and noted such Polish alerts occur regularly and often coincide with Ukrainian air-raid warnings.