Warsaw reports that ground-based air defense and radar surveillance systems have been elevated to maximum alert status.
Published On 5 Oct 2025
In response to renewed Russian air assaults on Ukraine, Polish and allied air defense units have been mobilized to safeguard Poland’s airspace, according to military officials.
These measures coincide with NATO intensifying aerial patrols throughout the region, prompted by reports of suspected Russian violations of airspace and drone activity detected in multiple member countries.
“Our airspace is currently patrolled by Polish and ukraine-war/” title=”Zelenskyy to Meet Trump at UN Amid Escalating Russian Attacks | Russia-… War Updates”>allied aircraft, while ground-based air defense and radar surveillance systems have been elevated to their highest alert level,” Poland’s operational command announced on X early Sunday.
The statement emphasized that these steps are precautionary, designed to secure the skies and protect civilians, particularly in areas bordering the conflict zone.
Polish forces remain vigilant, with command authorities affirming their readiness to respond immediately to any threats.
Poland shares a border approximately 530 kilometers (329 miles) long with Ukraine.
As of 02:10 GMT, air raid warnings were active across all Ukrainian territories following alerts from the Ukrainian Air Force about incoming Russian missile and drone strikes.
Ivan Fedorov, governor of Ukraine’s southeastern Zaporizhzhia region, reported via Telegram that a coordinated Russian attack resulted in the death of a woman and injuries to six others, including a teenage girl aged 16.
In late September, Poland temporarily closed a section of its airspace southeast of Warsaw after a significant Russian offensive in Ukraine.
Earlier that month, Polish and NATO forces intercepted Russian drones that had penetrated Polish airspace, marking the first direct military confrontation with Moscow since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in 2022.
On Sunday, Lithuania, a NATO member, reopened its primary airport after a temporary closure caused by the detection of multiple balloons in its airspace.
Similarly, airports in Germany, Denmark, Norway, and Poland have recently halted flights due to unidentified drone activity, while Romania and Estonia have accused Russia of involvement-claims that Moscow has denied.
