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Poland expands air patrols after alleged Russian airspace incursions
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Duration of the reported Mi-8 entry into Polish airspace
Poland expanded air-force activity and remained on high alert after alleged Russian airspace violations, including a reported Mi-8 entry from Kaliningrad. Polish officials warned of wider drone and missile threats, while Vladimir Putin denied aggressive intentions toward Europe.
2 sourcesAl Jazeera, PBS NewsUpdated
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Poland heightened its air-defence posture after alleged incursions into its airspace.
2 of 2 sources“The Poles on high alert for a potential attack on their soil.”
The Polish Air Force launched preventive air patrols on September 17.
“The Polish Air Force launched preventive air patrols on September 17”
Poland’s defence minister said the country would expand protection of its airspace and increase air-force activity.
“I have made the decision to expand the protection of our airspace. We are increasing the activity of our air forces”