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British fighter jets to fly air defence missions over Poland after Russia's drone incursion
- RAF Typhoon fighter jets from the UK will soon begin patrols in Polish airspace as part of Nato's Eastern Sentry operation, deployed in response to the recent Russian drone violations.
- The drone incursions represent the first direct engagement of Russian drones by Nato since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, triggering heightened regional tensions and Nato's decision to boost eastern defences.
- The deployment involves six RAF Typhoons based at RAF Coningsby, supported by RAF Voyager refuelling aircraft, alongside allied jets from Denmark, France, and Germany, continuing Nato's shared air policing missions in the region.
- Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized that the deployment is crucial for deterring hostile actions and protecting NATO airspace, stating that Russian aggression is intensifying. He strongly condemned Moscow’s conduct as reckless, dangerous, and without precedent.
- In response, NATO members including the UK emphasized their solidarity and commitment to strengthening defenses along the eastern border, warning that any additional Russian aggression would be confronted forcefully, while Poland's prime minister described the recent event as the closest the nation has come to armed confrontation in decades.
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Russian drones over Poland prompt NATO to respond. Now British fighter jets are being sent up to defend the border. “This is a message to Moscow. You tested
British RAF Typhoons to join Nato allies in operation to 'to counter aerial threats from Russia'
Britain will deploy RAF fighter jets to Poland as part of a Nato operation to counter aerial threats from Russia, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has said.The RAF Typhoons will join allied forces - including from Denmark, France and Germany - to reinforce Nato's defence along its eastern flank, which stretches from the Baltic states in the north to Romania and Bulgaria in the south. It comes after Russian drones entered Poland's airspace last week…
The announcement is part of NATO's strengthening of its eastern flank, following the intrusion of Russian drones into Poland last week.
Britain joins the new NATO Eastern Guard mission in Poland, launched by NATO on September 13 after the invasion of Russian UAVs, and is sending its Typhoons.
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