On the night of Tuesday on Wednesday, Polish troops took preventive action in connection with the massive fire of Ukraine by Russians. According to PAP, Polish and allied aircraft operated in the Polish airspace, and ground air defence systems reached the highest readiness.
The Operational Command of the RSZ stressed that the actions were preventive and aimed at securing airspace and protecting citizens in areas adjacent to the affected area. Forces and means stay full ready for immediate response, as told by PAP.
Reports of a breach of space
Previously, Ukrainian media reported respective Russian drones to violate Polish airspace. According to fact.pl, specified information appeared in the study of the Air Force of Ukraine, but after a while it was removed, which may propose concerns about misinformation.
The alleged breach of the Polish airspace is besides reported by Clash Report. According to rp.pl, specified a situation would be an unprecedented improvement of events since the beginning of the war in Ukraine.
Political reactions
According to Wp.pl Prime Minister Donald Tusk received a direct briefing from the operational commander and coordinated activities with the president and the Minister of National Defence. The incidental was characterized as a possible safety threat to Polish citizens.
The selected airports, including Rzeszów and Lublin, were closed for the time of prevention, as the newspaper.pl informs. The authorities stress that all actions were preventive and aimed at maximum protection for citizens.
Sources used: "PAP", "fact.pl", "rp.pl", "wp.pl", "geta.pl" Note: This article has been edited with the aid of Artificial Intelligence.
