NATO Scrambled Norwegian Fighter Jets For First Time Against Russian Attack
NATO scrambled Norwegian jet fighters based in Poland for the first time on Wednesday after Russia had a "massive" number of aircraft moving against Ukraine.
It was picked up in Russia early on Wednesday.
Ukraine reported waves of drone and missile attacks across the country, including in western regions along the NATO border. Russia confirmed that it had struck Ukraine overnight.
Why It Matters
This is the first time Norwegian fighter jets have been activated to safeguard Poland's airspace, according to a brief statement by the NATO air command on Thursday.
When Moscow has targeted its neighbors' western regions.
Although NATO countries have not viewed these incidents as an attack on the alliance itself, member states have a collective obligation to come to the aid of any NATO nation under assault with all necessary force, which is causing concerns that the conflict in Ukraine could spiral out of control.
when Russia carried out extensive strikes across Ukraine.
Responded in conjunction with Romanian F-16s to reports of an unknown object entering Romania in October.
What To Know
Norway's air command announced that two of its advanced F-35 jets stationed in Poland were "scrambled in response to a massive number of airborne Russian aircraft" on Wednesday.
Poland's military command did not initially say what planes were scrambled, but they did reveal that their ground-based air defense systems and radar units were placed on "the highest state of readiness."
"Heightened long-range flight activity" was spotted from Russia on Wednesday at an early stage.
"It relates to air and missile strikes against targets within Ukraine, with a focus on the western regions of the country," the spokesperson said.
Moscow is reported to have carried out a "massive attack" on the country's energy infrastructure.
The air force in Kyiv reported that Russia launched a "combined" attack on Ukraine overnight, involving 74 drones as well as ballistic and cruise missiles. The air force stated that Moscow used Tu-22M3 jets to launch Kh-22 and Kh-32 cruise missiles, while Tu-95MS strategic bombers fired Kh-101 and Kh-55 missiles, along with additional missiles from unspecified tactical aircraft.
Russia has targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure, specifically gas facilities in the northeastern regions of Kharkiv, western Lviv, and western Ivano-Frankivsk, with reports of damage to these sites, according to the Ukrainian air force.
Russia stated it had attacked Ukraine's "critical gas and energy infrastructure," saying its objectives had been "achieved."
Who Said What
This morning, Russia's Armed Forces launched a coordinated strike with high-precision missiles and drones targeting key infrastructure critical to Ukraine's military-industrial complex, which relies on energy and gas to operate. The attack was successful, with all identified targets being struck.
Yet another significant Russian attack is under way. Coming in the midst of winter, Russia is once again targeting our power grid. The energy infrastructure they seek to impact is critical to meeting the everyday needs of our citizens.
What Happens Next
>Ahead of ceasefire talks between Kyiv and Moscow, extensive Russian strikes in western Ukraine may lead to additional NATO fighter jets being deployed in the near future.
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