On night, the Operations Command of Armed Forces Types issued an crucial announcement, informing about the raid of Polish and allied F-16 aircraft. Increased aviation activity was a consequence to the intense long-range aviation activities of the Russian Federation.
"We warn, in the south-eastern part of the country there may be an increased level of sound associated with the start of operations in our airspace of Polish and allied aircraft" - reported the Operations Command of Armed Forces Types in a communication from 3:50 a.m.
Russian Aviation Activity
As reported, an intense activity of long-range aviation by the Russian Federation was observed last night, which was associated with the impact of maneuvering rockets, unmanned aircraft of kind Shahed and ballistic missiles aimed at facilities located, among others, in the western territory of Ukraine.
Ensuring the safety of the Polish sky
"It was a very busy night for the full air defence strategy in Poland, as the massive long-range aviation attack of the Russian Federation took over the full territory of Ukraine, including circuits bordering Poland. The Polish Army keeps monitoring the situation in Ukraine and remains on constant alert to guarantee the safety of the Polish airspace," we read.
F-16: Brief Review
One of the key aircraft that could have participated in these activities is the F-16, besides known as Fighting Falcon. The F-16 is simply a single-seat multi-tasking fighter aircraft that gained its reputation due to its versatility and combat effectiveness.
Characteristics F-16:
- Speed: It reaches speeds of up to 2 120 km/h, making it 1 of the fastest combat aircraft.
- Weapons: It is equipped with various weapons, including air-to-air missiles, air-to-ground and precision bombers.
- Electronic systems: It has advanced radar and navigation systems that supply an advantage in the air.
F-16 is utilized by many NATO countries, including Poland, and plays a key function in the defence of airspace. Its versatility allows you to execute a variety of missions, from interception and air combat to hitting ground targets.
Back to Normality
Just before 6am, Operations Command issued another announcement, informing that the level of threat of rocket strikes from Russian aviation had decreased and the operation of Polish and allied aviation in Polish airspace had been completed. The forces and resources returned to the standard operational activity.
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