Days earlier, a Russian cruise missile fired at western Ukraine entered NATO member Poland's airspace.
Poland scrambled fighter jets to protect its airspace on Friday as Ukraine was hit with a barrage of Russian missiles and drones.The Polish Air Force said in a statement on X, formerly known as Twitter, that the jets were launched amid 'intense long-range aviation activity' and missile strikes from Russia on Ukrainian territory.Just days earlier, on March 24, a Russian cruise missile fired at western Ukraine entered NATO member Poland's airspace, Warsaw's military said.
'The enemy launched a powerful missile-airstrike against the facilities of the fuel and energy sector of Ukraine, using various types of missiles and attack UAVs ,' the air force said, adding that air-defense systems downed 84 of the 99 launched weapons.'Honor and praise to all who defend Ukraine from Russian terror. Thank you for your combat efforts. Thank you for this result!' the post added.
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