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Polish and allied jets return to base after Russian strikes on Ukraine

23.12.2025 10:50
Polish airspace remained secure following a precautionary deployment of national and allied fighter jets in response to Russian attacks on Ukraine.
Polish and allied jets remained secure on 23 December 2025 after a precautionary deployment of national and allied fighter jets, following Russian strikes on Ukraine.
Polish and allied jets remained secure on 23 December 2025 after a precautionary deployment of national and allied fighter jets, following Russian strikes on Ukraine.Photo: GERARD/REPORTER

No violations of Polish territory were reported, the Operational Command of the Armed Forces confirmed.

The operation, which lasted around three hours, was carried out solely to secure and protect Poland’s airspace, particularly in areas close to the conflict zone.

Ground-based air defence and radar systems have also returned to routine operations.

The Polish Armed Forces expressed gratitude to the Spanish Air Force for providing airborne support and to the Dutch military for assisting with air defence systems.

The military continues to monitor developments in Ukraine and remains on alert to ensure the safety of Polish skies.

The Russian strikes on Ukraine have killed at least four people and injured others, while damaging energy infrastructure and causing power outages across several regions.

Ukrainian media reported that drones and missiles, including Kh-47M2 “Kinzhal” missiles, targeted multiple cities, with fatalities in Khmelnytskyi and three deaths near Vyshgorod.

Six people were wounded in Zhytomyr, and additional casualties were reported in Kyiv and Odesa.

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Source: Polish Radio English Section/IAR/X/@DowOperSZ