Poland scrambles jets, shuts airport over reports of Russian drones in airspace

“Polish and allied aircraft are operating in our airspace, while ground-based air defence and radar reconnaissance systems have been brought to the highest state of readiness,” the operational command said on X.

According to Reuters, it could not independently verify the reports of drones, and Warsaw has not officially confirmed the drone intrusion.

Four airports in Poland, including Warsaw’s Chopin Airport, were closed Tuesday night due to “unplanned military activity related to ensuring state security,” according to notices posted by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).