Poland starts preventive military aviation operations as Russia strikes Ukraine, army says
Polish fighter jets were scrambled and two airports briefly closed as officials said the measures were preventive and no airspace violations were recorded.
- On September 17, 2026, the Polish Air Navigation Services Agency suspended flight operations at Lublin and Rzeszów-Jasionka airports following Russian jet-powered drone strikes near the Ukrainian border.
- Military officials scrambled fighter jets to secure airspace after Russian jet-powered drones targeted western Ukraine. The Polish Armed Forces Operational Command described the measures as "preventive in nature" to protect areas adjacent to threatened regions.
- Authorities confirmed no violation of Polish airspace occurred, as the drone was neutralized 3 to 4 kilometers inside Ukraine. Both airports reopened by late morning with defense systems returned to standard readiness.
- Travelers affected by the short-notice disruptions were advised to check flight statuses before departure. The Civil Aviation Authority said airlines "must provide you with these items until it is able to fly you to your destination, no matter how long the delay lasts or what has caused it."
- Recurring airspace restrictions suggest eastern Poland's aviation sector now faces short-notice security-driven interruptions as routine. NATO leaders have framed frequent Russian drone incursions as part of a broader "hybrid warfare" strategy against Ukraine's NATO backers.
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NATO jets scrambled in Poland, Romania as Russia strikes Ukraine - Regional Media News
(LONDON) - NATO military aircraft were deployed in Polish and Romanian airspace overnight and on Wednesday morning, in response to the latest wave of Russian drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, officials in both allied nations said. Ukraine's air force said Russia launched 161 drones [...]
The Romanian and Polish air forces were also alerted last night due to a potential Russian airspace violation, ABC News reported.
NATO fighter jets have scrambled over Poland and Romania amid another Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine.
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Soldiers of the Polish Army will be on duty at the checkpoint, and the flow of transport and people will be temporarily reduced
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