The Polish army issued an urgent message. Airports in two cities were closed
The Russians attacked targets in Ukraine – the Polish command issued an urgent message to pick up fighters. PANSA reported that it had been decided to close the airports.
“Attention. Due to subsequent strikes carried out by the Russian Federation using air attack means on the territory of Ukraine, military aviation has started operating in Polish airspace,” the Operational Command of the Armed Forces announced on Friday morning.
Therefore, in accordance with the procedures – through the Air Operations Center – Air Component Command – “activated the necessary forces and resources at its disposal.” “Ground-based air defense and radar reconnaissance systems have reached a state of readiness,” the army said in a statement on September 18.
Airports in eastern Poland have been closed
PANSA soon responded to the information provided by the command. “The airports in Lublin and Rzeszów have suspended flight operations,” the Polish Air Navigation Services Agency reported on the X platform.
The military assured that the actions taken “are of a preventive nature and are aimed at securing the airspace and its protection, especially in areas adjacent to the threatened areas.” “The Operational Command of the Armed Forces is monitoring the current situation, and the subordinate forces and resources remain ready for immediate response,” the statement emphasized.
Russians attacked targets in Ukraine. They were close to the border with Poland
Yesterday, the military provided similar information and also sent alerts from the Government Security Center.
“ATTENTION! ATTENTION! ATTENTION! Threat of air attack. Find a safe place. Follow the orders of the services. Expect further announcements,” was the message received by residents of the eastern regions of Poland.
The pick-up of fighters on Thursday (September 17) was related to “detection of an unmanned aerial vehicle in close proximity and approaching our borders,” Lt. Col. Jacek Goryszewski (DORSZ spokesman) reported on TVN24.
There is new information from PANSA
The Polish Air Navigation Services Agency announced that the airports in Lublin and Rzeszów “have already resumed flight operations.”
