UK RAF Typhoon fighters land in Poland
Pravda Ukraine
The UK has deployed its Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets to Poland to help defend the country against the threat of Russian aggression.
Source: Mariusz Błaszczak, Polish Minister of National Defence, on Twitter, as reported by European Pravda
Details: The minister pointed out that UK pilots, jointly with Polish F-16 crews, will patrol the country’s airspace.
The Royal Air Force’s Typhoon fighters are already in Poland. British pilots together with our F-16 crews will patrol Polish airspace. This is the result of my talks with the British Minister of Defense. Together, we ensure the security! #StrongerTogether https://t.co/3R7abARDmk pic.twitter.com/JchCCOfCNo
— Poland MOD 🇵🇱 (@Poland_MOD) October 2, 2023
W Polsce są już myśliwce Typhoon Królewskich Sił Powietrznych. Brytyjscy piloci razem z naszymi pilotami F-16 będą patrolować polską przestrzeń powietrzną. To efekt moich rozmów z brytyjskim ministrem obrony narodowej. Wspólnie dbamy o bezpieczeństwo! #StrongerTogether pic.twitter.com/b3u8fOWeef
— Mariusz Błaszczak (@mblaszczak) October 2, 2023
“This is the result of my talks with the UK Defence Secretary. Together, we guarantee security,” Błaszczak added.
Background: Earlier, UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps said during a speech at the Conservative Party congress that two UK fighter jets were to protect Poland, where parliamentary elections are due soon, from Russian interference.
The secretary also stated that under Rishi Sunak’s leadership, the Conservatives are putting the UK “at the very heart of NATO”.
Grant Shapps has been at the helm of the UK MoD since September 2023, replacing Ben Wallace.
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