# Poland scrambles fighter jets and temporarily closes airports as Russian drones attack Ukraine

https://mins.news/en/item/60606

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-09-16 09:03 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/poland-scrambles-fighter-jets-temporarily-closes-airports-while-russian-drones-attack-ukraine/

> Poland scrambled fighter jets and briefly suspended operations at Lublin and Rzeszow airports on Sept. 16 while Russia launched drones at Ukraine. Authorities said the move was preventive, aimed especially at protecting Polish airspace near the Ukrainian border. The operation ended after about an hour, and the airports resumed activity; residents received temporary air-raid alerts.

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