On Monday, 21 September evening, the RSZ Operations Command launched Polish military aviation and put air defence on standby due to the Russian attack on Ukraine. The RCB Alert covered 24 powiats and towns with powiat rights in Lublin Voivodeship. For residents, this means that further authoritative messages must be followed.
The military has activated forces and resources
Operations Command of Types of Armed Forces informed on Monday evening about the launch of military aviation operations in the Polish airspace. The decision was made in connection with Russian strikes utilizing air raid measures in Ukraine.
The Air Operations Center has activated forces and resources at the command's disposal. Ground air defence and radio-location systems have reached their readiness. The military described the actions as preventive and targeted to the protection of the Polish sky, especially over areas adjacent to the area of danger.
This is an crucial distinction: picking up fighters is simply a protective response, not a confirmation of the intrusion of a abroad object over Poland. The communication published at the beginning of the operation did not supply information on the breach of the Republic's airspace. The situation remained monitored and forces were to be ready for immediate response.
RCB alert for Lublin
Government safety Centre sent a informing to persons residing in 24 designated districts and cities under the laws of the territory in Lublin Voivodeship. The alert included Lublin, Chełm, Zamość and Biała Podlaska and districts located in various parts of the region. The recipients were informed about the Russian attack on Ukraine, the operation of Polish aviation and the request to wait for further messages.
The content of the informing did not mean that the attack on the territory of Poland was ongoing. The RCB pointed straight to the Russian strike in Ukraine and the actions of our aviation in Poland. That precision matters. Residents should know whether the message requires seeking shelter, informs about the safety operation, or cancels the earlier alarm. In this case, it was recommended to await further news.
For the residents, this is not an abstract message from the front. It is simply a signal that the Russian war straight affects the Polish safety strategy and forces action on our territory. The alarm must not be ignored, but it must not be supplemented by gossip. Military, RCB and state services communications are reliable.
Another operation in a short time
Similar actions were carried out on 19 September, besides during Russian strikes against Ukraine. Then Polish fighters operated over Lublinand after the mission, the military reported on the absence of a border breach. The frequency of specified operations shows that readiness cannot be an immediate catch.
Poland needs a smooth diagnosis, layered air defence and a clear public informing system. Allies can support our actions, but the work for the Polish sky remains with the Republic. Earlier operations of Polish aviation confirm that the procedures are launched regularly with the increase in Russian raids.
There is simply a circumstantial stake: the safety of families in the east of the country, fast information for residents and the ability of the state to respond before the threat crosses the border. Russia is liable for this pressure. Poland must respond with calmness, strength and constant readiness.
Source: ♪ I don't know ♪, Radio Lublin, Operational Command of the RSZ, Government safety Centre
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