Polish and allied aircraft were deployed early Saturday (20 September, local time) to safeguard Polish airspace after Russia launched airstrikes targeting western Ukraine near the Polish border. The NATO-member country responded swiftly to the threat, ensuring that its defense forces were fully operational to monitor any potential spillover from the attacks.
According to Poland’s operational command, ground-based air defense and radar reconnaissance systems were brought to their highest state of readiness. This heightened alert was aimed at detecting and intercepting any possible incursions or missile threats that could endanger Polish territory.
The airstrikes triggered widespread alarm across Ukraine, with nearly the entire country placed under air raid alerts at 0340 GMT. Ukrainian Air Force warnings indicated ongoing Russian missile and drone attacks, creating a tense situation both within Ukraine and along its borders with neighboring NATO states.
Poland’s decisive measures highlight the increasing risk of conflict escalation as Russian strikes inch closer to NATO territory. The incident underscores the fragility of regional security and the need for constant vigilance to prevent the war in Ukraine from spreading further.
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Polish jets on alert as Russia strikes near Ukraine border
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