Polish aircraft scrambled during Russian attack on Ukraine
Pravda Ukraine
Poland has scrambled its own and allied fighter aircraft due to Russia’s missile and drone attack on Ukraine.
Source: Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces on Х
Quote: “Be advised that Polish and allied aircraft are flying in Polish airspace, which may lead to increased noise levels, especially in the southeastern part of the country.
Intense activity of the Russians has been observed this evening, related to the launch of missiles, Shahed drones and ballistic weapons on facilities located on the territory of Ukraine.”
Details: The Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces noted that the latest activity of Russian aircraft, when strikes were launched on Ukraine’s west, was recorded on the night of 31 May 31-1 June 2024.
Later, the Operational Command reported that the air operation ended due to a “reduction in the level of threat of missile strikes by Russian aircraft on areas bordering our territory.”
“This night was very tense for the entire Polish air defence system, as a Russian large-scale missile attack covered the entire territory of Ukraine, including regions bordering Poland,” the statement said.
The Operational Command emphasised that the Polish military “continuously monitors the situation on Ukrainian territory and remains in constant combat readiness to ensure the security of Polish airspace.”
Background:
- Russia launched another large-scale strike on Ukrainian territory on the night of 6-7 June.
- A fire broke out at an industrial facility in Kyiv Oblast.
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