Poland boosts air defence after ‘Russian provocations’ amid Ukraine war

Poland has increased its air defence measures following multiple alleged incursions into its airspace in recent weeks. The Polish Air Force conducted preventive patrols on September 17 to secure eastern airspace. Warsaw blames Russia for these provocations, which Moscow denies, asserting it does not target NATO countries. Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz announced an increase in air force activity, including F-16s and helicopters, while Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned of a possible scenario involving hybrid drone and missile strikes against countries supporting Ukraine.