On 2026-09-16, Poland scrambled fighter jets and temporarily closed airports in the Lublin and Podkarpackie regions as Russian drones attacked Ukraine, with air raid alerts issued for Polish residents. The incident underscored ongoing Russian strikes against Ukrainian targets affecting neighboring NATO member Poland.
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Air raid alerts were issued for residents of the Lublin and Podkarpackie regions
KYIV INDEPENDENT: Poland scrambles fighter jets, temporarily closes airports while Russian drones attack Ukraine https:// kyivindependent.com/poland-scr ambles-fighter-jets-temporarily-closes-airports-while-russian-drones-attack-ukraine/ Air raid alerts were issued for residents of the Lublin and Podkarpackie regions # Ukraine