RAF’s first aircraft deployed to secure Polish airspace after Russian drone breach
British fighter jets deployed to secure Polish airspace after Russian incursions
- British RAF fighter jets have conducted an air defence mission over Poland.
- This mission was a direct response to Russian drone incursions into NATO airspace.
- Russia has repeatedly violated the airspace of Romania, Estonia, and Poland this month.
- Despite evidence, Russia continues to deny and downplay these airspace violations.
- Defence Secretary John Healey MP stated that the mission sends a clear signal that NATO airspace will be defended.