Poland scrambles jets as Russia strikes Ukraine near Polish border

Poland scrambled military aircraft in response to Russian drone strikes on Ukraine, with operations underway in Polish airspace. The Operational Command stated that air defense and radar systems have been placed on high alert as a preventive measure. The Russian drones were detected flying over Ukraine's Zhytomyr region, approximately 200 kilometers from the Polish border. Polish forces were activated following established procedures, with the Air Operations Center deploying available assets to protect airspace near threatened areas. The Operational Command confirmed it is monitoring the situation and that subordinate forces remain ready for immediate response. The actions are focused on securing Polish airspace, particularly in regions adjacent to the conflict zone.