Poland warns border regions, deploys helicopter during Russian Shahed attack

Poland has heightened its military readiness and issued warnings to residents of border regions following a Russian drone attack in western Ukraine. The Polish Armed Forces' Operational Command placed designated forces and assets of the country's air defense system on heightened combat readiness in response to the assault. A military helicopter is currently operating in the airspace, monitoring the situation and ensuring security, according to the command.

This precautionary measure aims to safeguard Poland's airspace, particularly in areas near Ukrainian regions targeted by Russian strikes. The Government Security Center of Poland has warned residents of the border areas in Podkarpackie and Lublin about the ongoing threat.

Earlier this week, Russian forces targeted train stations in Kovel and Lutsk, located in Volyn Oblast, with Shahed drones. In Zviahel, situated in Zhytomyr Oblast, a Shahed drone struck a grocery store, resulting in the deaths of two individuals. Additionally, Russian forces attacked gas stations in Zhytomyr Oblast.