British fighter jets deployed to secure Polish airspace after Russian incursions

WorldPolitics
21 Sep 2025 • 5:39 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • British RAF fighter jets have conducted an air defence mission over Poland.
  • This mission was a direct response to Russian drone incursions into NATO airspace.
  • Russia has repeatedly violated the airspace of Romania, Estonia, and Poland this month.
  • Despite evidence, Russia continues to deny and downplay these airspace violations.
  • Defence Secretary John Healey MP stated that the mission sends a clear signal that NATO airspace will be defended.

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