Poland's defense ministry says Russian drones appeared in Polish airspace early on Wednesday morning, drawing a response from Polish aircraft and other defenses and causing the temporary closure of some Polish airports.

Scripps News has not yet independently verified the reports.

According to social media messages from Poland's Operational Command of the Armed Forces, Polish aircraft and ground defenses responded to the presence of Russian drones, which it believed to be involved in an attack on Ukraine.

"These actions are preventive in nature and are aimed at securing the airspace and protecting citizens, especially in areas adjacent to the threatened region," the agency wrote.

A further message clarified that the threat has since ended and Polish defenses have returned to a normal st

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