General · 13 May 2026
Poland scrambles jets after Russian attacks near border
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Air defence activity increased near Poland’s border following Russian attacks on Ukraine. Poland’s military said fighter aircraft and helicopters were deployed as a safety step, while radar systems and ground defences moved to a higher alert level. An update from the Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces said the measures were announced in a post shared on X.
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