Poland’s military have launched defensive strikes and confirmed they have engaged and shot down drones, using their airspace to launch attacks on Ukraine.

The fleet of drones was targeted after it repeatedly encroached on Polish borders while Russia was bombing areas of Ukraine.

“During today’s attack by the Russian Federation targeting targets in Ukraine, our airspace was repeatedly violated by drones,” a statement from the Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces said on X on Wednesday.

“At the request of the Operational Commander of the Armed Forces, weapons have been used, and operations are underway to locate the downed targets.“

There have been unconfirmed reports that four airports, including the major Chopin airport in Warsaw, have been closed, with Poland’s Deputy Defenc

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