Poland put aircraft in the air on the night of 28 July because of Russian missile strikes on Ukraine, the operational command of the Polish armed forces said.
“Polish and allied aircraft on duty were put in the air and ground-based air defence and radar reconnaissance systems were put on maximum alert. These actions are preventive in nature and are aimed at ensuring the safety of the airspace and the protection of citizens, particularly in areas adjacent to the threat zone,” the statement said.
The command added that it is monitoring the current situation and its forces and resources “remain fully prepared for an immediate response.”
According to the Ukrainian Air Force, the Russian military attacked Ukrainian population centres with attack drones and missiles on the night of 28 July, explosions were heard in a number of areas and air defence forces were working. Kiev reports casualties.