Poland scrambles military jets due to Russian air strikes on Ukraine

Polish Armed Forces reveal the development on its X handle

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stands in front of Polish Air Force F-16 fighter jets as he holds a press conference regarding the threat posed by Russian drones in Polish airspace at the 32nd Tactical Air Base in Lask, about 30 km south-west of Lodz, Poland, Sept 11, 2025. REUTERS

Poland has scrambled fighter jets due to Russian air strikes on Ukraine, the Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces said on Friday.

"Duty fighter jets have been scrambled, and ground-based air defence systems as well as radar reconnaissance have reached a state of maximum readiness," the army said on X.