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Poland scrambles aircraft as Russia launches strikes on Ukraine, Polish military says

Cyprus Mail · 2026-10-18

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• What happened: Poland scrambles aircraft as Russia launches strikes on Ukraine, Polish military says The Polish Air Force was conducting preventive operations related to Russian missile attacks on Ukraine on Sunday, the Polish Armed Forces said on social media. “These actions are preventive in nature and are aimed at securing and pro... • Why it matters: This update may be relevant for Cyprus residents, visitors, businesses or policymakers. • What to watch next: Follow CyprusDailyLife for updates.

The Polish Air Force was conducting preventive operations related to Russian missile attacks on Ukraine on Sunday, the Polish Armed Forces said on social media.

“These actions are preventive in nature and are aimed at securing and protecting Polish airspace, particularly in regions adjacent to areas at risk,” it said in a statement.

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 in a separate post on social media

Source: Cyprus Mail
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