Poland deploys combat aircraft during Russian missile attack on Ukraine
Poland deploys combat aircraft during Russian missile attack on Ukraine (Getty Images)
Poland deployed its fighter jets as the Russian army launched missile strikes on Ukrainian territory on the morning of February 15, according to Poland's Armed Forces Operational Command.
"Intense long-range aviation activity of the Russian Federation is being observed, related to missile strikes on the territory of Ukraine," Poland's Armed Forces Operational Command wrote.
The command has initiated all necessary procedures to ensure the safety of Poland's airspace, with the situation being constantly monitored.
"We warn that Polish and allied aircraft have been activated, which may result in increased noise levels, especially in the south-eastern part of the country," added the Polish Armed Forces.
Missile attack on Ukraine
On the morning of February 15, the Russian army launched another missile strike on Ukraine, damaging numerous civilian objects in various regions.
Around 2:00 AM Kyiv time, six Tu-95 strategic bombers took off from the Olenya airfield in the Murmansk region.
At around 5:00 AM, an air raid alert was issued in several regions, which later spread across the entire territory of Ukraine. The Air Force reported the launch of Kalibr missiles by Russians from the Black Sea.
Lviv Mayor Andrii Sadovyi reported that the Russian forces might have targeted Lviv and its region with over ten missiles.
"According to preliminary information, over 10 missiles flew into our region. The air defense system effectively responded to this attack, but we still have one hit on an infrastructure object," he said.
The mayor's office specified that the explosion shattered windows in residential buildings on Naukova Street and also damaged a school. Emergency services are at the scene.
