NATO, Poland Scramble Jets Amid Russian Strikes on Ukraine Border

In response to intense Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukraine near NATO borders, Poland and Romania have scrambled allied aircraft to protect their airspace and monitor the situation. Poland deployed its air force and put air defense systems on high alert after Russian long-range aviation targeted Ukrainian territories close to its border. Meanwhile, Romania, with support from two German Eurofighter Typhoon jets stationed there as part of NATO's Enhanced Air Policing, responded to Russian drone attacks near its border, ensuring no incursions into Romanian airspace. The attacks targeted critical infrastructure in Ukrainian border cities like Izmail on the Danube River, close to NATO members. These defensive measures underscore NATO's heightened vigilance amid escalating tensions, with Poland and Romania emphasizing their readiness to respond promptly to any threats to their sovereignty. The situation remains under constant surveillance as the alliance seeks to deter further aggression and prevent any direct confrontation.