Poland raises military planes and closes an airport, as a “preventive” measure in the context of Russian attacks in Ukraine
Polish planes during an air exercise. Photo: Widak / Nurphoto / Shutterstock Editorial / Profimedia
Polish and Allied military aircraft were carried out on Saturday to protect the Polish air space due to a threat with drone attacks in neighboring Ukraine, and the airport in Lublin, eastern Poland, has been closed, Polish authorities announced, according to Reuters.
The Operational Command of the Polish armed forces explained that the planes participated in an operation near the border with Ukraine “to ensure the security of our airspace”, three days after Poland shot down Russian drones that entered its airspace.
“These actions are preventive in nature and aim to secure the air space and protect the citizens, especially in the areas adjacent to the threatened area,” the command said in a statement. It does not mention any recent violation of the Polish air space.
Three days ago, Poland announced that its air space was violated by Russian drones, an incident on Tuesday night, while Russia attacks Ukraine. Poland brought down these drones, with the support of the military planes of its NATO allies. Russia insisted that he did not target Poland.
The Polish air navigation agency has announced that Lublin airport and a controlled area around the airport were closed on Saturday for any flight operations.
The measures also come in the context in which Russia and Belarus carry out joint military maneuvers near the border with Poland.
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Russian drone and in the airspace of Romania
Also on Saturday, Romania raised two F-16 fight aircraft to monitor the air situation on the border with Ukraine, as a result of Russian attacks on the Ukrainian infrastructure from the Danube.
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NATO launches the operation “Eastern Santinela” for strengthening the East Flank
On Friday, the Secretary General of NATO, Mark Rutte, and the supreme commander of the Allied forces in Europe (Saceur), General Alexus G. Grynkewich, announced the launch of the “Eastern Sentry” operation (Eastern Santinela), which involves dislocation in the eastern flank of additional troops from France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the United Kingdom, air space from Russia.
The announcement comes after two days of discussions between the Allies, as a result of the incursion of Russian drones into Poland. According to Grynkewich, the operation “East Santinela” is designed to provide an immediate response to any violation of the territory of NATO countries.
The operation will involve the coordination and integration of ground and air forces so that the response to threats is fast and efficient. “Eastern Sentry will be flexible and agile. It will integrate the air bases and from the ground will strengthen the alliance's posture to protect the Allied territory,” said the American general, specifying that the order on the launch of the operation has already been launched so as to ensure a complete and integrated protection.
