Russia launched massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine at night, Poland put its air defenses on combat alert

On the night of September 3, russia launched a massive missile and drone strike on Ukraine with attack drones, as well as Kalibr missiles from the Black Sea and Kh-101 missiles from Tu-95MS and Tu-160 aircraft. Against the backdrop of the attack, Poland raised its aviation and put its air defenses on the highest alert. The Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces has reported this.

It is reported that the decision to immediately respond was made to ensure the security of Polish airspace.

"Polish and allied aircraft are operating intensively in our airspace, and ground-based air defense and radar reconnaissance systems have reached the highest level of readiness," the Command noted.

The department clarified that these actions were preventive in nature and were aimed at ensuring airspace security and protecting citizens, especially in areas adjacent to the danger zone.

"The Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces is monitoring the current situation, and subordinate forces and means remain fully prepared for immediate response," the report says.

As the Ukrainian News agency earlier reported, the consequences of the drone attack on the Kirovohrad Region: five wounded in Znamianka, railway damaged, a number of trains delayed.

On the morning of September 2, the aggressor country russia attacked Kyiv with strike drones.

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