As reported by tvn24.pl, Lublin and Rzeszów airports had suspended flights.
According to the applicable procedures, the operational command post activated all forces and means at its disposal.
Read more When a partner wants to know too much: digital control in relationships
Alert fighter pairs were scrambled, and ground air defense and radar reconnaissance systems reached the highest combat readiness.
As stated by the military, these actions are preventive in nature and aim to ensure security in territories bordering the threat zone.
Operation canceled after an hour
At 10:03 Lithuanian time, it was announced that military aviation operations in Polish airspace had ended.
“Ground air defense systems and radar reconnaissance means have returned to normal operation mode. It is reported that no violations of the airspace of the Republic of Poland were recorded.
Read more Surviving Siberia: The Lithuanian National Museum Exhibition on Exile Opens in Japan
The Polish military continues to constantly monitor the situation in Ukrainian territory and remains in constant readiness to ensure the security of Polish airspace,” the military statement said.
A powerful explosion thundered near the Polish border on Thursday
15min reminds that earlier on Thursday, Polish services also issued a warning to residents of eastern regions about the threat of air attacks. At that time, the operation of two airports was temporarily suspended.
On Thursday, explosions were heard near the Polish border in Ukraine – it is believed that a combat drone either crashed or was shot down there. The Polish Prime Minister then said that a gas station in Ukraine might have been attacked.
Read more As parliamentary elections begin in Russia, reports emerge of downed Ukrainian drones
