Russian Attack on Kyiv – NATO Also Deployed Its Aircraft

Poland also activated its air defenses and sent fighter jets into the air.

Because of the Russian missile attack on Ukraine.

Restless night. Russian drones launched a massive attack on Ukraine. To protect Polish airspace, all available forces and means were deployed — informed the Operational Command of the Armed Forces. Fighters were scrambled, and ground air defense systems were put on the highest alert.

On the night from Saturday to Sunday, Poland scrambled fighters in connection with the attack on Ukraine. "In accordance with the applicable procedures, the Operational Commander of the RSZ activated all available forces and resources at his disposal," we read in a statement from the Operational Command of the RSZ.

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The Polish Ministry of Defence has reported the take-off of its fighters and the highest level of readiness.