The military picked up fighter planes. Traffic suspended at two airports

2026-02-17 06:35
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2026-02-17 06:35
Due to the activity of long-range aviation of the Russian Federation, carrying out strikes on the territory of Ukraine, military aviation is currently operating in Polish airspace – the Operational Command of the Armed Forces informed on Tuesday. Airports in Rzeszów and Lublin are temporarily closed.


“In accordance with applicable procedures, the Operational Command of the Armed Forces has activated the necessary forces and means at its disposal. Ground-based air defense and radar reconnaissance systems have reached a state of readiness,” the command announced on Platform X.
DORSZ also emphasized that these actions are preventive in nature and are aimed at securing the airspace and its protection, in particular in areas adjacent to endangered areas.
“The Operational Command of the Armed Forces is monitoring the current situation, and the subordinate forces and resources remain ready for immediate response,” the statement reads.
The Polish Air Navigation Services Agency informed on platform
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