NATO Nation Scrambles Fighter Jets After Russian Missile Strikes

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Source: Newsweek

Published Dec 25, 2024 at 5:59 AM EST Updated Dec 25, 2024 at 4:19 PM EST


What's New

Poland scrambled fighter jets early Christmas morning in response to Russian missile attacks targeting Ukraine, according to the Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces.

The command announced on X, formerly Twitter, that fighters were scrambled and ground-based air defense systems placed on high alert near Poland's border with Ukraine. Newsweek has contacted Poland's Ministry of National Defense and Russia's Ministry of Defense for comment.

Why It Matters

Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, tensions along NATO's eastern flank are high because of the risks posed by Russian military actions near the borders of alliance member states.

NATO member Poland has repeatedly taken measures to safeguard its airspace and maintain readiness amid the conflict in Ukraine.

Read more: https://www.newsweek.com/nato-nation-poland-scrambles-fighter-jets-after-russian-missile-strike-ukraine-2005931

[2naSalit]

1. Maybe...

All NATO countries should gang up on pootin all at once and just fucking squash the bastard and divide that country into regional sovereign components and help them develop into responsible members of the global community so we can do something positive with our lousy species.

[jvill]

2. You know Putin has threatened tactical nukes, right?

What do you think he’ll do once this plan of Let’s Get Him is clear?

[sarisataka]

4. Are you willing to let an RS-28 Sarmat land in your backyard?

That is the risk of calling the bluff.