NATO fighter jets have been scrambled after Russia launched a massive attack early Monday near Poland’s border in Western Ukraine.
Poland activated its air force in response to a major Russian missile and drone barrage.
The assault was the largest of its kind in the region to date.
The operation underscored the growing threat to NATO’s eastern flank.
It also comes amid the increasing volatility just beyond Poland’s borders.
Warsaw confirmed that both Polish and allied aircraft took to the skies amid a major Russian strike.
Russia’s attack included nearly 500 drones and multiple missile attacks.
One of the targets was the Dubny airbase in Rivne.
The base is perilously close to Polish territory.
Moscow also launched Kinzhal hypersonic missiles and Kh-22s, with some striking Snake Island in the Black Sea.
These are not tactical skirmishes — these are strategic moves.
Poland, a key NATO member and logistical lifeline for Ukraine, has been on high alert.
In recent months, Russian missiles have violated Polish airspace, with Warsaw demanding accountability.
Now, it’s no longer just watching Ukraine — it’s actively defending NATO skies.
Amid escalating tensions, NATO’s next Secretary General, Mark Rutte, is pushing a 400% increase in air and missile defense capacity and calling for a new era of deterrence.
“Russia is delivering terror from above — and we must strengthen the shield,” Rutte is expected to tell NATO partners.
Meanwhile, Ukraine struck back, targeting Russian airfields and drone facilities deep inside Russian territory.
Explosions rocked a high-tech military electronics plant in Chuvashia.
The plant is reportedly a key supplier for Moscow’s precision weapons.
Another Ukrainian strike damaged a gas pipeline in Russia’s Voronezh region.
The strike ended up cutting off the gas supply to multiple clients.
As the July NATO summit in The Hague approaches, pressure is mounting.
President Donald Trump is leading calls for allies to boost military spending to 5% of GDP.
The figure is a significant step up from the current 2% threshold.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the move is gaining traction.
With Russia intensifying its campaign and Western powers finally responding with clarity, one thing is clear: Europe is no longer in a postwar peace — it’s in an era of military rearmament.
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