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Posted on December 23, 2025
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Poland scrambled aircraft to secure its airspace after Russia launched airstrikes near its border with Ukraine, enhancing air-defense readiness.
Dec 23 (Reuters) - Polish and allied aircraft were deployed early on Tuesday to ensure the safety of Polish airspace after Russia launched airstrikes targeting western Ukraine near the border with Poland, the armed forces of the NATO-member country said.
"Fighter jets were scrambled, and ground-based air-defence and radar reconnaissance systems were put on heightened readiness," the operational command of the armed forces said in a post on social media website X.
"These measures are preventive in nature and are aimed at securing and protecting the airspace, especially in areas adjacent to the threatened regions."
(Reporting by Lidia Kelly in Melbourne; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)
Airspace security refers to the measures taken to protect a country's airspace from unauthorized access or threats, including military actions and airstrikes.
NATO, or the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, is a military alliance established for mutual defense against aggression, consisting of member countries from North America and Europe.
Airstrikes are military attacks carried out by aircraft, targeting specific locations or assets on the ground, often used in conflict situations.
Radar reconnaissance involves using radar technology to detect and monitor objects in the air or on the ground, crucial for military and security operations.
Preventive military action refers to measures taken to deter potential threats before they materialize, often involving heightened readiness or deployment of forces.
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