Warsaw/Kyiv: Poland’s Operational Command of the Armed Forces has announced increased aircraft activity over southeastern Poland following intensive long-range Russian airstrikes on Ukraine. The command noted that residents in the southeastern region may experience higher noise levels due to Polish and allied aircraft operating in the area.
The intensified Russian aviation activity has been observed since early this morning, with strikes reportedly targeting western Ukraine. This marks a significant escalation, reminiscent of a similar surge in Russian strikes on western Ukraine recorded on July 8 of this year.
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The Polish authorities have activated all necessary procedures to secure Polish airspace and are closely monitoring the situation.
Ukraine on Alert for Potential Belarusian Aggression
Kyiv: The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has raised concerns about a significant concentration of Belarusian armed forces near Ukraine’s northern border. The ministry alleges that Belarusian troops, equipment, and weapons are amassing under the pretense of military exercises.
Ukraine has issued a warning to Belarusian officials against making any missteps under pressure from Moscow and urged them to withdraw their forces from the border to avoid further escalation.
Russian Airstrikes Cause Widespread Disruption in Ukraine
Kyiv: Russian airstrikes have hit multiple targets across Ukraine, causing power outages in major cities including Kyiv, Odesa, Mykolaiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Zhytomyr. Explosions were reported near Zhulyany Airport in Kyiv, though it remains unclear if the airport itself sustained damage.
The situation is developing, with ongoing airstrikes exacerbating the disruption and instability across the country.
Here are the key points:
- Poland Scrambles Jets: Poland has increased aircraft activity over southeastern Poland in response to intensive Russian airstrikes on Ukraine, leading to heightened noise levels in the region.
- Russian Airstrikes Intensify: Long-range Russian aviation has been actively targeting western Ukraine since early this morning, with a significant escalation in strikes observed.
- Polish Airspace Security: Poland’s Operational Command has launched all necessary procedures to ensure the safety of its airspace and is monitoring the situation closely.
- Belarusian Forces on Ukraine’s Border: The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has expressed concern over Belarusian troops concentrating near Ukraine’s northern border under the guise of military exercises, urging Belarus to withdraw its forces.
- Power Outages in Ukraine: Major Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, Odesa, Mykolaiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Zhytomyr, have experienced power outages due to the Russian airstrikes.
- Explosions in Kyiv: Several explosions have been reported near Zhulyany Airport in Kyiv, although it is currently unclear if the airport was directly hit.
- Ongoing Situation: The airstrikes continue to disrupt life across Ukraine, with further developments expected as the situation unfolds.
