War in Ukraine: Poland Air Force shoots drones – airports tightly

During Russian attacks against Ukraine, Poland’s army destroyed drones that had entered NATO country’s airspace. This was announced by the armed command of the armed forces on X. “The operation to identify and neutralize the objects is still underway,” it said. The population was asked to stay at home and to pursue the communities of the authorities. Four airports in the country were temporarily closed, as several media reported.

Poland Prime Minister Donald Tusk wrote on X that weapons were used against the flight objects. He was in constant contact with the army leadership, the Minister of Defense and the President.

Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz announced that NATO’s leadership was informed. The army’s home protection units are instructed to look for the shot drones on the ground. He appealed to the citizens not to approach these ruins and to inform the police in the event of a find.

Report: Four airports closed in Poland

As reported by several media, citing the US Air Force Authority FAA, the Polish authorities closed four airports, including Warsaw International Airport. In a message for pilots, it says that Warsaw Chops Airport “is not available” due to unplanned military activities in connection with the guarantee of state security “.

Warsaw-Chopin Airport announced that part of the airspace was closed over Poland due to activities of the army. No starts and landings are currently being carried out.

Accordingly, the airports in Lublin and Rzeszow in the east of the country were also affected. It was initially unclear how many drones were in Polish airspace.

Harder procedure against airspace injuries announced

In the past few weeks, drones have penetrated the airspace over Poland several times and crashed. Nobody was injured. The defense minister had already said on Tuesday that the drones could be shot down in the future if this was justifiable. The army must make the decision in individual cases.

The EU and NATO member Poland is an important political and military ally of the Ukraine attacked by Russia. The country also has a central function as a logistical hub for the military aid of the West for Kiev. Poland also feels threatened and upgraded by Russia.