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Poland scrambles jets as Russia launches strikes on Ukraine

28.09.2025 08:55
Poland scrambled its own and allied fighter jets overnight after Russia carried out long-range air strikes on Ukraine, the Polish Armed Forces Operational Command said on Sunday.
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The command said aircraft were activated around 4 a.m. local time and ground-based air defense and radar systems were put on alert. Operations ended several hours later after Russian attacks subsided.

“No violations of Polish airspace were detected,” the command said in a statement on social media platform X.

It thanked NATO allies for assistance, citing Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35 fighters that helped patrol Polish skies and German Patriot systems strengthening air defenses.

Polish forces continue to monitor the situation in Ukraine and remain on standby, the command added.

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Source: PAP