"The Polish military scrambled fighter jets and placed air defense systems on high alert after drones crossed into Polish airspace during Russian strikes near Poland's border with Ukraine, Polish authorities said on September 10. Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the military fired on the objects, while the Polish Defense Ministry said an operation was under way related to repeated violations of Polish airspace."
"The command said the Polish armed forces had "activated all necessary procedures" and ground-based air defense systems were on the highest level of alert. The NATO member's armed forces said that Polish and allied military aircraft had been activated to ensure airspace safety. Polish Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk said the operation was launched to neutralize objects that had crossed the Polish border."
Poland scrambled fighter jets and put ground-based air defense systems on the highest alert after drones crossed into Polish airspace during Russian strikes near the Ukraine border. Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the military fired on the objects. The Polish Defense Ministry said an operation was under way in response to repeated airspace violations. The armed forces activated all necessary procedures and Polish and allied military aircraft were launched to ensure airspace safety. Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk said the operation aimed to neutralize objects that had crossed the border and urged the public to follow military and police announcements. The US FAA reported temporary closures at four Polish airports, including Warsaw Chopin and Rzeszow-Jasionka, though Polish authorities did not immediately confirm closures.
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