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Poland ends air operation after Russia's Ukraine strikes, reports no violations
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Poland has concluded a preventive air operation launched in response to Russian strikes on Ukraine, reporting no airspace violations. Separately, Polish security services arrested two men, a Belarusian and a Polish citizen, on suspicion of spying for Belarus and monitoring Belarusian exiles in Warsaw. Meanwhile, Lithuania's President announced that parliamentary parties have agreed to remove a constitutional ban on nuclear weapons, citing the worsening geopolitical situation and the need for future security flexibility.
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Poland
country conducting air operation and arresting suspected spies
Polish Armed Forces
military branch that conducted air operation
Belarus
country whose intelligence is suspected of espionage
Lithuania
country agreeing to remove constitutional ban on nuclear weapons
Gitanas Nauseda
President of Lithuania announcing constitutional change
Lukashenko regime
government allegedly receiving intelligence from spies
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Key facts
Poland conducted a preventive air operation after Russian strikes on Ukraine.
Poland's military reported no violations of Polish airspace during the operation.
The Polish air operation involved scrambling fighter jets and temporarily closing some airports.
Polish security services arrested two men suspected of spying for Belarus.
The arrested men include a Belarusian citizen and a Polish citizen.
The suspects allegedly monitored Belarusian exiles in Warsaw.
Information was allegedly passed across the border for use by the Lukashenko regime.
Lithuania's President announced parliamentary parties agreed to remove a constitutional ban on nuclear weapons.
The constitutional ban prohibited nuclear weapons on Lithuanian soil.
The decision to remove the ban is attributed to the worsening geopolitical situation.
Poland's military has concluded an air operation that was initiated as a preventive measure following Russian strikes on Ukraine. The Polish Armed Forces stated that no violations of Polish airspace occurred during the operation. This operation involved the scrambling of fighter jets and the temporary closure of some airports. In a separate development, Polish security services have arrested two men on suspicion of spying for Belarus. One of the detained individuals is a Belarusian citizen, and the other is a Polish citizen. The arrested men are accused of monitoring Belarusian exiles residing in Warsaw and transmitting information across the border for use by the Belarusian government.
In Lithuania, President Gitanas Nauseda announced that parliamentary parties have reached an agreement to remove a constitutional provision that prohibits the presence of nuclear weapons on Lithuanian territory. President Nauseda attributed this decision to the deteriorating geopolitical situation. He stressed the importance of maintaining flexibility to address future security requirements. This move signifies a potential shift in Lithuania's stance on nuclear weapons in response to evolving regional security dynamics.
↳ Why This Matters
Poland's military has concluded an air operation that was initiated as a preventive measure following Russian strikes on Ukraine. The Polish Armed Forces stated that no violations of Polish airspace occurred during the operation. This operation involved the scrambling of fighter jets and the temporary closure of some airports. In a separate development, Polish security services have arrested two men on suspicion of spying for Belarus. One of the detained individuals is a Belarusian citizen, and the other is a Polish citizen. The arrested men are accused of monitoring Belarusian exiles residing in Warsaw and transmitting information across the border for use by the Belarusian government.
Frequently asked questions
Poland initiated the air operation as a preventive measure following Russian strikes on Ukraine, responding to unidentified flying objects entering its airspace.
No, the Polish Armed Forces reported that no violations of Polish airspace were recorded during the operation.
Four Polish airports, including Warsaw-Chopin, were temporarily closed, causing significant disruptions to air traffic with diverted and delayed flights.
Yes, Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed that weapons were used against the flying objects.
What Happens Next
01Polish forces will continue monitoring the situation in Ukraine.
02Polish forces remain on standby to ensure the security of the country's airspace.
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