Poland Increases Air Defense After Russian Missile Attacks

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Tensions on the eastern border of NATO increased again after Poland announced the deployment of fighter jets and increased air defense readiness following Russia’s long-range missile attacks on the Ukraine region adjacent to its border.

The move was taken to anticipate the risk of spreading cross-border attacks that repeatedly worried alliance member countries.

“In connection with the long-distance flight activities of the Russian Federation that launched an attack on the Ukraine region, including the use of hypersonic missiles, Polish Air Force aircraft and Allied Flight operations in Poland airspace,” the Polish military wrote on platform X, Thursday (2025/08/21).

the Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces stressed that all available strengths and assets have been activated according to procedures. “The standing fighter jet pair has been deployed, while the air defense system and reconnaissance radar reached the highest level of readiness,” the statement said.

The Polish military added that the action was taken to “ensure the security of the Republic of Poland and its citizens,” especially in areas directly adjacent to Ukraine and affected by Russian missile attacks.