Polish, NATO jets return to bases after Russian missile strikes on Ukraine

Polish and allied fighter jets scrambled overnight in response to a large-scale Russian missile attack on Ukraine have returned to their bases, Poland’s Operational Command said on Saturday.

Polish, NATO jets return to bases after Russian missile strikes on Ukraine.

Photo: Operational Command of Poland's Armed Forces

"With the end of Russian air and missile strikes on Ukrainian territory, the operations of Polish and allied aircraft in our airspace have been concluded, and the activated forces have resumed standard activity," the command said in a statement on social media platform X.

The command expressed gratitude for NATO support, highlighting Swedish Air Force JAS 39 Gripen jets based in Malbork, northern Poland, which helped safeguard Polish skies during the night.

It also thanked the Royal Australian Air Force, whose E-7 Wedgetail early warning and control aircraft supported operations over Polish territory.

No violations of Polish airspace were detected, the military added.

Poland said it continues to monitor the situation in Ukraine and remains on standby to ensure the security of its airspace.

Ze względu na zakończenie uderzeń rakietowych rosyjskiego lotnictwa na terytorium Ukrainy, operowanie polskiego i sojuszniczego lotnictwa w naszej przestrzeni powietrznej zostało zakończone, a uruchomione siły i środki powróciły do standardowej działalności operacyjnej.… pic.twitter.com/hBWSvPwVF8

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Source: IAR