Poland scrambles fighter jets amid Russian missile attack on western Ukraine

Polish fighter jets took off in the wake of the Russian missile attack on Ukraine.

This was reported by the Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces on X, CE Report quotes Ukrinform.

"Amid Russia’s air raid, which may target facilities located, including in western Ukraine, warplanes are monitoring our airspace," the statement reads.

The Operational Command notes that combat aircraft, ground-based air defense and radar reconnaissance systems have been put on high alert in Poland.

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The available capabilities are set to ensure the security of the territories adjacent to Ukraine, the report notes.