RCB night alert. All due to the Russian drone attack

Warning for 2 voivodships

As stated by the Operations Command of Armed Forces in a communication published shortly before 3:00 p.m.:

In accordance with the applicable procedures, the Operations Command of the RSZ, via the Air Operations Centre – Air Component Command, has activated the essential forces and resources at its disposal. Ground air defence and radio-location systems have reached their readiness.

The military pointed out that the actions taken are preventive and service the protection of Polish airspace, especially in areas close to the affected areas. The Command has ensured that it keeps track of developments and that all its forces and resources are prepared to take immediate action.

The Government safety Centre directed a informing to the residents of Lublin and Podkarpackie provinces informing about the Russian air attack on Ukraine. The communication states that the situation is being observed, and Polish military aircraft operate in Polish airspace. Residents were called to follow further authoritative communications.

Just before 4:00 a.m., the Government safety Center reported that the Russian attack had been completed. At the same time, it was informed that there was no threat in Poland, and called for further follow-up of authoritative messages.

Tomczyk explains

On Monday, 14 September, MON Vice-Chief Cezary Tomczyk, referring to RCB alerts sent to residents of the Lublin and Podkarpackie provinces during Russian attacks on Ukraine, noted that their goal was to inform the population of a possible threat.

However, if the sirens are to be heard, if this is simply a bomb alarm and this is simply a threat from the air, then everyone should go to safety... He recommended a politician. – It's a garage, a basement, but it's besides a place in its own flat that doesn't have windows so we don't exposure ourselves to possible shrapnel.