Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk also spoke about this.

" Due to the threat posed by Russian drones operating over Ukraine near the Polish border, Polish and allied aircraft have been deployed in Polish airspace as a preventive measure. Air defense systems from the ground have been put on the highest alert level", he said in a post on the"X" platform.

The operational command of the Polish armed forces said the planes took part in an operation near the border with Ukraine"to ensure the security of the airspace", three days after Poland shot down Russian drones in its airspace with the support of military aircraft from its NATO allies, reports Reuters.

" These actions are of a preventive nature and are aimed at securing the airspace and protecting citizens, especially in the areas next to the threatened area", the statement of the Command states.

The statement did not mention any violations of Polish airspace.

The Polish Air Navigation Agency announced that Lublin Airport and the controlled zone around the airport were closed to flights on Saturday.

Alerts for residents and sirens

Residents of several districts in the Lublin region received an urgent warning from the Government Security Center (RCB) about a possible air threat.

- There is a risk of an air attack. Be especially careful and follow the instructions of the service. Expect further announcements - it is stated in the warning sent to the residents of several districts.

According to the latest information, sirens have sounded in the city of Švidnik, which further confirms the seriousness of the situation.

This security measure comes at a time when Russia and Belarus are conducting military exercises"Zapad-2025", and increased military activity has been observed on the Russian and Belarusian borders.