Polish Armed Forces
The Polish Armed Forces (Siły Zbrojne Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej) are the military of the Republic of Poland, consisting of the Land Forces, the Air Force and the Navy. They are subordinate to the Ministry of National Defence and operate under the supreme command of the President of Poland. Most personnel are professional servicemen and women. As a NATO member state, Poland participates in the alliance's collective defence, exercises and multinational operations, including air policing missions over the Baltic states.
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Poland to transfer two MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine
Poland has decided to transfer two Soviet-made MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine in the near future as part of a new military aid package estimated at €50 million. One aircraft has reached the end of its service life and may be used for spare parts, while the other remains airworthy.
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Russia launches 176 drones at Ukraine, hitting infrastructure and leaving over 500,000 without power
Russia launched 176 attack drones at Ukraine overnight, including 92 Shahed-type jet drones. Ukrainian air defenses neutralized or suppressed 140 targets, but strikes hit civilian, rail and energy infrastructure, injured people and disrupted electricity for more than 500,000 residents. Poland raised aircraft and activated air-defense resources in response to attacks on western Ukraine.