- The Polish Operational Command activated all available forces including duty pair fighter jets and ground based air defense systems
- Military maneuvers were triggered by a massive Russian missile and drone barrage targeting infrastructure in western Ukrainian regions bordering Poland
- Polish authorities reported that the scramble was a standard procedure to ensure the safety of Polish airspace during high intensity kinetic activity nearby
- Local residents in southeastern Poland were warned of increased noise levels due to the rapid deployment of military aircraft in the early morning hours
Poland scrambles fighter jets as Russian air strikes target western Ukraine
May 13, 2026, 11:20:52 AM UTC(9 hours ago)
Impact: Very High
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From:@DeItaone
POLAND SCRAMBLES JETS DUE TO RUSSIAN AIR STRIKES ON UKRAINE, POLISH ARMY SAYS