Poland Mobilizes Air Defense Amid Regional Tensions
Poland, a NATO member, deployed aircraft and heightened its air defense readiness to safeguard its airspace following Russian airstrikes near its border with Ukraine. The operation was described as preventative, securing airspace adjacent to the conflict zone, and was concluded once the hostilities ceased.
In a swift response to rising regional tensions, Poland deployed its aircraft to protect national airspace. This move came after Russian strikes targeted Western Ukraine, alarmingly close to the Polish border.
The Polish Armed Forces, alongside allied aircraft, quickly took to the skies, while ground-based air defense and radar reconnaissance systems were elevated to their highest state of readiness. These measures were implemented in the early hours, following widespread air raid alerts throughout Ukraine.
Following the cessation of hostilities by the Russian Federation, Polish command concluded their preventative operations shortly after 0500 GMT, emphasizing the need to secure airspace in areas threatened by the nearby conflict.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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