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.