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NATO Nation Scrambles Fighter Jets After Large-Scale Russian Strikes

NATO Nation Scrambles Fighter Jets After Large-Scale Russian Strikes

Summary

NATO countries, including Poland, sent fighter jets into the air after large-scale Russian attacks on Ukraine. The Polish military aims to protect its airspace due to Russian long-range aviation activities. Russia's strikes targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure, using drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles.

Key Facts

  • NATO countries reacted to Russian attacks by scrambling fighter jets.
  • The Polish Armed Forces are involved to secure their airspace.
  • Russia's strikes targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
  • Russia used 653 drones, 36 cruise missiles, and 17 ballistic missiles in the attack.
  • These strikes hit energy substations and power plants in Ukraine.
  • Explosions occurred in several Ukrainian cities, including Poltava and Odesa.
  • The attacks damaged a power line to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
  • Russian drones also hit residential areas and critical infrastructure in Chernihiv Oblast.

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