NATO warplanes were scrambled overnight in a dramatic show of force as Vladimir Putin launched a terrifying barrage of more than 500 missiles and drones across Ukraine.
The alliance sprang into action amid fears the Russian blitz could spill into neighbouring countries, with Poland confirming its fighter jets had been launched and its air defences placed on full alert. Ukrainian officials said 475 of the 537 Russian aerial threats were shot down.
Poland's operational command confirmed that NATO fighter jets were launched in response to the sheer scale of the Russian onslaught. Ukrainian officials said 475 of the 537 Russian aerial threats were shot down.
Poland's operational command confirmed that NATO fighter jets were launched in response to the sheer scale of the Russian onslaught.
'Due to the attack by the Russian Federation carrying out strikes on objects located in the territory of Ukraine, Polish and allied aviation has begun operating in our airspace,' said a statement.
'The Operational Commander of the [armed forces] has activated all available forces and resources at his disposal.
'Due to the attack by the Russian Federation carrying out strikes on objects located in the territory of Ukraine, Polish and allied aviation has begun operating in our airspace,' said a statement.
'The Operational Commander of the [armed forces] has activated all available forces and resources at his disposal.
The massive aerial assault, involving Tu-95 strategic bombers, MiG fighter jets, hypersonic Kinzhal 'Dagger' missiles, Iranian-designed Shahed drones and Iskander ballistic missiles, devastated swathes of Ukraine and triggered a desperate response from Kyiv's air force.
Ukrainian officials said 475 of the 537 Russian aerial threats were shot down.
Poland's operational command confirmed that NATO fighter jets were launched in response to the sheer scale of the Russian onslaught.
'Due to the attack by the Russian Federation carrying out strikes on objects located in the territory of Ukraine, Polish and allied aviation has begun operating in our airspace,' said a statement.
'The Operational Commander of the [armed forces] has activated all available forces and resources at his disposal.
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