Summary
NATO member Poland has sent fighter jets after Russia launched attacks on Ukraine. The Polish military said the aircraft are a precaution to protect nearby airspace. Russia targeted several cities in Ukraine with missiles and drones, damaging buildings and infrastructure.
Key Facts
- Poland, a NATO member, deployed fighter jets in response to Russian attacks on Ukraine.
- The deployment is to protect the airspace near threatened areas in Ukraine.
- Russia carried out a missile and drone attack on multiple Ukrainian cities.
- Cities hit in Ukraine include Kyiv, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Kryvyi Rih.
- The attacks damaged residential buildings and other civilian structures.
- Polish armed forces have increased their readiness with air defense systems and radar.
