Poland has scrambled fighter jets in response to Russia's massive attack on Ukraine
On Wednesday, May 13, Poland placed its air defense forces on high alert following yet another large-scale Russian attack on Ukrainian territory.
This was reported by the Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces.
As noted by the Polish military, the decision was made due to Russia’s massive use of drones during strikes on Ukrainian regions.
“Fighter jets are on combat duty, and ground-based air defense and radar reconnaissance systems have been placed on high alert,” the Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces emphasized.
Officials in Warsaw emphasized that all measures are preventive in nature and aimed at ensuring the security of Polish airspace amid the escalating situation near the country’s borders.
Poland has repeatedly stepped up combat readiness of its air force and air defense systems during massive Russian attacks on Ukraine, especially when strikes were carried out near the western regions.
Russian troops have changed their approach to using “Shahed”-type kamikaze drones. According to reports, a significant number of drones are moving along the border with Belarus, which may indicate an adjustment in attack routes.
As a reminder, the Defense Forces began shooting down Shaheds using British RapidRanger air defense systems.
In March, new RapidRanger mobile air defense systems appeared on the front lines. They are lightweight, autonomous, and capable of quickly responding to airborne threats, protecting troops and critical infrastructure.
Ukraine has received a new STRILA-2 interceptor drone, which now instantly takes to the sky and catches up with enemy Shaheds. Thanks to German technology and artificial intelligence, the drone becomes an autonomous hunter of attack drones.
