Russian Attacks on Ukraine Prompt Polish Air Response

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1. zareagować
   odpowiedzieć na coś, zareagować na coś, podjąć działanie w odpowiedzi na coś. ↩︎
2. ochronny
   mający na celu ochronę, zabezpieczenie przed zagrożeniem. ↩︎
3. czujność  (f.)
   stan uważności, gotowość do szybkiego reagowania na zagrożenie. ↩︎
4. przestrzeń  (f.)
   obszar, który może być wypełniony, miejsce lub część czegoś. ↩︎
5. ustanie  (n.)
   zaprzestanie, zakończenie czegoś, proces ustania. ↩︎
6. zniszczenie  (n.)
   uszkodzenia czegoś w wyniku działań destrukcyjnych, dewastacja. ↩︎

Translation

Text comprehension

Question 1: On which dates did Russia attack Ukraine?

Question 2: What did Poland do in response to the attacks?

Vocabulary

Polish	English
zareagować	react
ochronny	protective
czujność  (f.)	vigilance
przestrzeń  (f.)	space
ustanie  (n.)	cessation
zniszczenie  (n.)	destruction

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A recent escalation in Russian military activity against Ukraine has led Poland to mobilise its air forces as a precautionary measure. Reports from the night between 2nd and 3rd September highlight Russia’s renewed attacks on various Ukrainian regions, including the capital, Kyiv. In response, the Polish Armed Forces initiated procedures to ensure national airspace safety, confirming that operations had reached the highest state of readiness.

According to official statements, Polish and allied aircraft, along with ground-based radar and air defence systems, were actively deployed, marking an increased alert in Polish airspace. This operation was described as a preventative action aimed at protecting both airspace and civilians, particularly those near the affected areas. The Polish military continuously monitored the evolving situation, maintaining readiness for immediate response as needed.

By the morning of 3rd September, Poland had stood down its air units following reports that Russian long-range aerial strikes on Ukraine had ceased. Polish military communications expressed gratitude to NATO and allied forces, especially highlighting the support from Dutch F-35 aircraft in maintaining Polish air security.

In Ukraine, air raid alarms were activated nationwide, as Russian drone attacks resulted in casualties and infrastructure damage, particularly impacting the Kirovohrad region. Ukrainian authorities documented significant damage, with injuries reported in the town of Znamianka.

This incident marks another instance in which Poland’s military forces have taken precautionary actions in response to the volatile security situation in the region. Similar mobilisations occurred recently, underscoring ongoing tensions resulting from the conflict in Ukraine.

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