NATO Jets Scrambled in Poland and Romania Following Russian Strikes
· World · ABC News, The Independent
NATO military aircraft were deployed in Polish and Romanian airspace as Russia launched a massive wave of drone and missile attacks on Ukraine. Ukraine's air force reported that Russia fired 161 drones and several cruise missiles, targeting military-industrial and energy sites in the Kyiv and Odesa regions. Polish fighter jets were scrambled for approximately one hour to ensure safety, though no violations of Polish airspace occurred. Romania also deployed two F-16 jets to respond to an aerial target maneuvering near the border with the town of Valkove. The Kremlin has consistently denied responsibility for any drone incursions into allied territory.
Why it matters
The frequent scrambling of NATO assets highlights the risk of the ongoing conflict spilling over into allied nations, complicating regional security for NATO members bordering Ukraine.
Read the original report — ABC News
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