A Russian helicopter violated Polish airspace
The Operational Command of the Armed Forces reported an incident near Braniewo
Quick Look
- On September 23, a Russian Mi-8 helicopter violated Polish airspace north of Braniewo.
- The machine stayed in the Polish zone for 42 seconds, flying to a depth of 300 meters.
- The Polish Air Force monitored the flight and remained on standby.
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Why It Matters
Polish airspace is monitored by radar systems of the Polish Armed Forces. Incidents involving Russian machines in the region are treated as testing defense readiness.
DORSZ reported on Wednesday that "on September 23 this year, at 11:08 a.m., north of the town of Braniewo, there was a short-term violation of the airspace of the Republic of Poland by a Mi-8 helicopter of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation."
The helicopter was flying from the Królewiec Oblast. It violated Polish airspace to a maximum depth of approximately 300 m and stayed there for 42 seconds, the Polish command informed.
As assured in the announcement, the flight of the machine was observed by the radar systems of the Polish Armed Forces. Fighter planes were picked up, and ground forces and resources remained on alert.
The nature of the incident indicates that Russia is once again testing the readiness of our air defense, DORSZ emphasized.
Personnel of the Polish air defense systems conduct round-the-clock surveillance, remaining constantly ready to ensure the safety of Polish airspace.
Open Questions
- Has the Russian side issued a statement regarding the incident?
