The Russian Federation carried out another massive missile attack against Ukraine on Saturday morning, hitting the capital Kyiv, among other places.
Given the deteriorating situation, the Polish Armed Forces Operational Command responded preemptively by increasing the level of military readiness and temporarily suspending operations at two of the country’s airports.
In an official statement, the Operational Command stated that due to the activities of Russian long-range aviation involved in attacks on Ukrainian territory, Polish military aviation began to operate in the national airspace. In accordance with established procedures, the necessary assets were mobilized, including the launch of combat aircraft and the activation of ground-based air defense and radar reconnaissance systems.
According to the command, the measures taken were of a preventive nature and served to protect Polish airspace, especially in areas close to regions classified as risky. The military authorities also emphasized that the situation was being continuously monitored and subordinate forces were ready to respond immediately if necessary.
As part of these measures, the Polish Agency for Air Navigation Services announced the temporary suspension of civil flight operations at Rzeszów and Lublin airports in order to ensure the full freedom of military aviation operations during the alert phase.
❗️ Attention. Due to the activity of long-range aviation of the Russian Federation, carrying out strikes on the territory of Ukraine, military aviation began operating in Polish airspace.
In accordance with applicable procedures, the Operational Command of the Armed Forces… pic.twitter.com/A5WI0pyYwa
— RSZ Operational Command (@DowOperSZ) December 27, 2025
Shortly afterwards, the operational command confirmed the end of the air operation. According to the statement, the deployment of the Polish and allied air forces in the country’s airspace was completed and the air defense and radar surveillance systems returned to regular operational status. The authorities emphasized that no violation of the airspace of the Republic of Poland was detected.
The statement also thanked allies for their support, including NATO and NATO Air Command, as well as the air forces of the United States, Spain and the Armed Forces of the Netherlands, which contributed aircraft and air defense systems to secure Polish airspace.
According to the Operational Command, the Polish Armed Forces continue to closely monitor the situation on Ukrainian territory within the framework of Operation Wschodnia Zorza and remain in constant readiness to ensure the integrity of the national airspace.
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