Poland Scrambled Fighter Jets Due to Russia’s Massive Attack on Ukraine: Operation Lasted over Three Hours
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Poland scrambled fighter jets due to Russia’s massive attack on Ukraine: operation lasted over three hours
On the night of August 19–20, Poland scrambled its military aircraft in response to an intense Russian attack on Ukraine. Ground-based air defense and radar reconnaissance systems were placed on alert; the operation lasted more than three hours. 20 august 2026
Poland activated its aviation and air defense due to the Russian Federation's night attack on UkrainePoland activated its military aviation, air defense and radar due to the Russian Federation's attack on Ukraine. No violations of Polish airspace were recorded.
Russia's overnight missile attack on Ukraine has left at least 13 dead and dozens injured, hitting homes and Red Cross facilities.
On the night of August 20, Poland engaged military aircraft due to a Russian attack on the territory of Ukraine. Ground-based air defense and radar reconnaissance systems have also gone on alert, the Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces said on the X social network, Gazeta.ua reports. “Due to the activity of long-range aviation of the Russian Federation, which strikes on the territory of Ukraine, military aviation operations have begun…
This was reported by the Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces.” Due to the activity of long-range aviation of the Russian Federation, which strikes on the territory of Ukraine, military aviation operations have begun in the airspace of Poland,” the message said.In accordance with the current procedures, the Operational Command of the Armed Forces through the Air Operations Center — Air Component Command activated the necessary forces a…
The Polish military did not record violations of the country's airspace during Russia's attack against Ukraine, when strategic aircraft took off.
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