The Polish military command reports that Warsaw and its allies have actively deployed air units, lifting aircraft into the sky as part of ongoing readiness measures. This development came as a statement from the Polish Armed Forces, relayed by news agencies, and cited as a response to heightened activity by an adversary’s aviation. The official position links the uptick in aerial operations to perceived threats aimed at Ukraine’s territory, prompting a swift shift toward intensified airspace monitoring and defensive postures.
In the face of these concerns, Warsaw announced that it has begun all necessary procedures to safeguard its airspace. The emphasis in the briefing was on reinforcing security, with particular attention paid to the southeastern region of the country where the risk assessment pointed to the most vulnerable corridors.
Officials warned that Polish and allied air operations could generate higher noise levels in certain periods and regions, stressing that the change is a consequence of safeguarding measures rather than routine activity. The warning was issued to residents and regional authorities to anticipate possible disruptions and to coordinate civil-military readiness where necessary. (attribution: Polish Armed Forces, publicly released briefing; corroborating coverage from regional defense communications)
Separately, during discussions at the United Nations, the Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation conveyed that Moscow did not consent to certain European diplomatic invitations aimed at convening a Security Council session on Ukraine. The representative suggested that invitations extended to Italy and Poland, as well as invitations involving Estonia, Germany, and Ukraine, were viewed as reiterations of a fixed set of positions. The UN Security Council was anticipated to convene for a session on Ukraine on January 13, with discussions slated to begin at 23:00 Moscow time. (attribution: United Nations briefings; Moscow’s diplomatic commentary)
Earlier reports from the United States alleged substantial Ukrainian casualties attributed to aerial operations conducted by Russian air forces, underscoring the ongoing intensity of the conflict and the international focus on escalation dynamics. (attribution: U.S. government and intelligence briefings; allied defense assessments)