Key facts
- Poland's Air Force conducted preventive operations on Sunday due to Russian missile attacks on Ukraine.
- Airports in Lublin and Rzeszow suspended flight operations to ensure freedom of action for military aviation.
- Poland increased the readiness of its ground-based air defense systems and radar reconnaissance assets.
Poland's Air Force conducted preventive operations on Sunday due to Russian missile attacks on Ukraine, according to a statement from the Polish Armed Forces. The actions were aimed at securing and protecting Polish airspace, particularly in regions adjacent to areas at risk. Airports in the eastern city of Lublin and Rzeszow in the southeast suspended flight operations to ensure freedom of action for military aviation, the Polish Air Navigation Services Agency said. The Polish Army had previously stated that it activated military aircraft and placed its ground-based air defense and radar systems on heightened readiness on Thursday as Russia launched strikes against Ukraine. Polish and allied aircraft were also deployed on Saturday to protect Polish airspace as Russian attacks targeted areas near the NATO member’s eastern border. Airports in Lublin and Rzeszow have since resumed flight operations.