Poland scrambles fighter jets, closes airports after Russian strikes on Ukraine
Poland activated military aviation and air defense systems in response to Russian attacks on Ukrainian territory.
Poland scrambled fighter jets and activated ground-based air defense systems on Monday morning following Russian strikes on Ukraine, according to Ukrinform. The Polish military response prompted air raid alerts in the Lublin and Podkarpackie provinces.
Lublin and Rzeszów airports were closed as a precautionary measure during the incident. Poland shares a border with Ukraine and has repeatedly activated air defenses during Russian military operations in the region.
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- Poland scrambles fighter jets and closes Lublin and Rzeszów airports in response to Russian attacks on Ukraine — Ukrinform (Ukraine)
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