Polish authorities launched a preventive air operation on Saturday due to a threat of Russian drone strikes near the Ukrainian border. The operation, involving Polish and allied aircraft, lasted about two hours and led to the temporary closure of Lublin airport. The military stressed the operation's preventative nature, aimed at securing Polish airspace. This follows a previous incident where multiple Russian drones crossed into Poland, prompting NATO intervention. While Russia denies targeting Poland, European leaders suspect deliberate provocation. Simultaneously, Romania reported a Russian drone breach in its airspace.

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