Due to the violation of Polish airspace by a missile of the Russian Federation, I am in contact with the President, the Prime Minister, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Chief of the General Staff and the Operational Commander of the Armed Forces – said the Deputy Prime Minister and the head of the Ministry of National Defense, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, on Sunday.
As reported by the Operational Command of the Armed Forces Branches on Platform
March 24 this year. At 4:23 am there was a violation of Polish airspace by one of the cruise missiles launched that night by the long-range aviation of the Russian Federation. The targets of the attacks were cities in western Ukraine
– added.
The object entered Polish space near the city of Oserdów (Lublin Voivodeship) and remained there for 39 seconds
– wrote in a message to the RSZ.
It was emphasized that he was observed by military radar systems throughout the flight.
As Jacek Siewiera, the head of the National Security Bureau, announced on Platform
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces was immediately informed. The Allies also received information about the course of another incident in which the NATO border was violated by combat assets of the Russian Federation.
– added the head of the National Security Bureau.
Submission by the Head of the Ministry of National Defense
Deputy Prime Minister and head of the Ministry of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz announced on Sunday that he had been in contact “with the President, the Prime Minister, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Chief of the General Staff and the Operational Commander of the Armed Forces. .”
Tonight all necessary procedures have been launched to ensure the safety of Polish airspace. Among other things, Polish and Allied aviation was activated
– said the Operational Command of the Armed Forces Branches in its statement.
As assured, the Polish Army constantly monitors the situation on the territory of Ukraine and remains constantly ready to ensure the safety of Polish airspace.
Earlier on Sunday, the Armed Forces Operational Command said that tonight it is “observing the intense activity of the long-range aviation of the Russian Federation, related to air and missile attacks on objects located on the territory of Ukraine.”
We warn that Polish and allied aircraft have been activated, which may result in increased noise levels, especially in the southeastern part of the country.
– emphasized.
At night, the authorities of the Lviv region announced a Russian missile attack and the launch of air defenses. An air raid siren is in force throughout Ukraine due to the launch of cruise missiles by Tu-95MS strategic bombers.
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Source: wPolityce