Yesterday at 20:05
During a massive overnight air attack on Ukraine, Russian strike drones entered Polish airspace — international airports “Rzeszów-Jasionka,” “Lublin,” and both airports in Warsaw were temporarily closed due to “unplanned military activity.”
Poland’s Armed Forces Operational Command officially confirmed the violation of the country’s airspace and urged people to remain at home until the military operation is completed.
“An operation is underway aimed at identifying and neutralizing the objects. By order of the Commander of the Operational Staff, weapons were used, and services are continuing actions to locate the downed objects,” the statement reads.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that he had informed NATO Secretary General about the violation of Polish airspace by “objects” and about the actions taken against them, but he did not specify that these “objects” were Russian.
U.S. Congressman and member of the House Armed Services Committee Joe Wilson called the attack “an act of war” and urged Trump to impose tough sanctions against Russia and step up military support for Ukraine.
Amid the ongoing operation to neutralize Russian UAVs that entered Polish airspace, Poland’s territorial defense forces were asked to be prepared for possible deployment on a shorter notice than the standard procedure.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki reported that he is in constant contact with the defense minister and military leadership in connection with the violation of the country’s airspace by Russian drones.
“Soon I will hold a briefing at the National Security Bureau, attended by the head of government. The security of our Homeland is the main priority and requires close cooperation,” he said.
The Polish Armed Forces Operational Command stated that it was specifically Russian drones that violated Poland’s airspace, calling it an act of aggression.
According to monitoring, last night Ukraine experienced the most powerful missile attack in the past four months.
UPD: The Polish Prime Minister also stated that he had informed NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte of the situation and remains in constant contact with him.
The Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces noted that Polish and allied forces detected dozens of targets using radar — some of which could have posed a threat.
Some of the drones that invaded Polish airspace were successfully shot down.
The U.S. confirmed reports of Russian drones over Poland.
U.S. Secretary of State Mark Rubio said he was briefed on the situation, CNN reported.
In Poland, airspace was temporarily closed over the airports in Warsaw, Rzeszów, and Lublin. The reason cited was “unplanned military activity related to ensuring state security.”
Polish command earlier reported that aviation and air defense had been placed on high alert.
“The country’s security is our top priority,” said Polish President Karol Nawrocki regarding the violation of airspace by Russian drones.
He said that since last night he has been in constant contact with the defense minister and military leadership. The Polish President attended a briefing at the Operational Command of the Armed Forces and is preparing for a meeting at the National Security Bureau with the participation of the Prime Minister.
UPD: All Russian UAVs shot down over Poland, — operational command
NATO and Dutch aircraft helped destroy Russian attack drones.
The most massive missile attack in four months: that’s how monitors describe last night’s Russian strike on Ukraine.
- The occupiers launched Kh-101, Kh-59, Kalibr missiles, and Shahed drones.
- Main targets of the missiles — Zhytomyr, Vinnytsia, Kalush, Lviv.
- Attack drones flew toward Poland, Lutsk, Lviv, Vinnytsia, Donetsk region, and Odesa region. Air defense was downing drones also over Kyiv region.
- In Vinnytsia region, missiles hit civilian industrial facilities. After the explosions, heavy smoke covered the city.
- In Zhytomyr region, several civilian enterprises and private houses were damaged. Preliminary reports: one person killed, another injured.
- In Khmelnytskyi region, strikes hit the warehouses of a sewing factory. A gas station was also damaged. Preliminary reports: three injured.
- In Cherkasy region, terrorists damaged a cowshed and killed two cows. In Zvenyhorod district, a power line was damaged.
Since the evening of September 9, Russian occupiers have attacked Ukraine with 415 strike UAVs of the Shahed, “Herbera,” and other types, as well as 43 missiles launched from land, air, and sea. A total of 413 targets were neutralized.
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