Poland Scrambles F-16 Jets to Intercept Russian Aircraft

Poland’s defense minister, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, announced that two F-16 fighter jets were deployed to intercept a Russian Il-20 reconnaissance aircraft flying approximately 40km north of Kolobrzeg over the Baltic Sea. This interception was a response to the latest incident involving Russian military activity near Polish airspace. If you want to stay updated on breaking news like this, you can follow The Mirror on various platforms such as Google News, WhatsApp Community, Flipboard, Apple News, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Threads, or visit The Mirror’s homepage. Additionally, you can choose The Mirror as a ‘Preferred Source’ on Google News for quick access to the news you value. Remember that by using our website and services, you agree to the use of cookies and our Privacy Notice and Terms and Conditions.