Russia launched a massive air attack on Ukraine in the early hours of Tuesday morning (October 13), prompting Poland to issue a warning to residents in two eastern voivodeships as fears of World War Three intensified.
Poland issues alert
The Poland Government Centre for Security (RCB) sent an alert to recipients in the Subcarpathian and Lublin voivodeships, stating that the situation is being monitored. The alert, posted on X, warned that Polish aviation is operating in the country's airspace.
The RCB said: "ATTENTION! Russian air attack on Ukrainian territory. The situation is being monitored. In the airspace of the Republic of Poland, Polish aviation is operating. Expect further communications. The RCB Alert has been sent to recipients in the Subcarpathian and Lublin voivodeships."
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