There was a violation of Polish airspace by one of the cruise missiles fired at night by the long-range aviation of the Russian Federation - the Operational Command of the Branches of the Armed Forces announced on Sunday morning on the X platform.
"We would like to inform you that on March 24 this year at. 4.23, there was a violation of Polish airspace by one of the cruise missiles launched this night by long-range aviation of the Russian Federation. The targets of the strikes were towns in western Ukraine.
The object entered Polish space near the town of Oserdów (Lublin Voivodeship) and stayed there for 39 seconds. During the entire flight, it was observed by military radar systems.
Tonight all necessary procedures to ensure the safety of Polish airspace were performed. Among other things, Polish and allied aviation was activated.
Polish Military monitors the situation on the territory of Ukraine on an ongoing basis and remains on constant readiness to ensure the safety of Polish airspace."
Earlier on Sunday, the Operational Command of Polish Armed Forces said that it is "observing the intense activity of long-range aviation of the Russian Federation, related to air and missile strikes on objects located in the territory of Ukraine."
At night, the authorities of the Lviv region announced a Russian missile attack and an activation of air defenses. An air alert is in force throughout Ukraine due to the launch of cruise missiles by Tu-95MS strategic bombers.
- Based on reporting by Defence24 and Dorzeczy.
