Poland’s military air defense system has been activated over southern regions near the Ukraine border to protect against Soviet-era high-altitude drones.
Ukraine Border Drone Threat Escalation
The Polish Operational Command issued a statement noting operational military aircraft have been deployed in Poland’s airspace due to the increased threat of unmanned aerial systems over Ukraine’s border regions near Poland.
High Alert for Anti-Aircraft Defense
Policzanie airspace is now at the highest level of readiness with Polish and allied aircraft in operation, alongside land-based air defense systems and radio-locational reconnaissance systems.
Lublin Airport Closed Temporarily
Taken as a precautionary measure, Lublin Airport and its surrounding control zone have been closed to all air traffic operations.
