Poland Scrambles Fighter Jets After Russian Spy Aircraft Allegedly Breaches Airspace
Poland scrambled fighter jets overnight into Christmas Day after a Russian reconnaissance aircraft was detected flying close to Polish airspace over the Baltic Sea. The incident came during a tense holiday period marked by heightened military activity linked to Russia’s war in Ukraine. Polish officials confirmed the aircraft was escorted away without violating national airspace, while air defenses remained on high alert following earlier unidentified objects tracked near the Belarus border. With NATO’s eastern flank on edge, the encounter highlights growing fears of miscalculation, spillover, and escalation as the war continues.
