Poland sends jets into sky following Russian attack on Ukraine
Poland scrambled fighter jets in response to a Russian missile attack on Ukraine (Photo: Getty Images)
On the night of December 27, Poland scrambled fighter jets in response to a potential Russian missile attack on Ukrainian territory, according to a statement on the Twitter account of the Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces.
“Due to the activity of long-range Russian air forces striking Ukrainian territory, military aviation began operations in Polish airspace,” the Operational Command said.
It was noted that Poland’s fighter aircraft initiated operations, and ground-based air defense and radar reconnaissance systems have reached a state of readiness.
“These operations are preventive in nature and aimed at ensuring security and protecting our airspace, particularly in areas adjacent to zones under threat,” the statement said.
The Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces is monitoring the situation, and its subordinate forces remain ready to respond.
Attack on Ukraine on December 27
On the night of December 27, Russian forces attacked Kyiv with various types of missiles and strike drones, causing loud explosions across the city.
The Ukrainian Air Force also reported the launch of a MiG-31K carrying a Kinzhal hypersonic missile, along with several high-speed targets headed toward the capital. Monitoring sources noted that, in addition to the Kinzhal missiles, Kyiv may have been targeted by Iskander-K missiles.
According to RBC-Ukraine journalists, some districts of the capital experienced power outages during the attacks.
