Polish airports in Lublin and Rzeszow closed amid Russia's massive attack on Ukraine

The airports of Lublin and Rzeszow in southeastern Poland have been closed amid a massive Russian attack on Ukrainian energy. This was reported by the agency Reuters with reference to the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

The report says that the airspace over the airports of Lublin and Rzeszow has been closed in recent hours due to "unplanned military activity."

Airports are inaccessible due to military activities related to national security, the FAA says in a message to pilots.

FlightRadar24, a flight tracking service, reported that the closure of the zone was due to NATO aircraft in the area.

At the same time, the Operational Command of the Armed Forces of Poland reported the Ukrainian government said that due to Russian strikes on Ukraine, allied aircraft began operating in the country's airspace.

The military noted that they had mobilized the necessary forces and resources. Ground-based air defense and radar reconnaissance systems were put on alert.

"These operations are preventive in nature and are aimed at ensuring the safety and security of the airspace, especially in areas adjacent to threatened areas," the statement said.

• During the night and morning of February 7 Russia's attack on Ukraine drones and cruise missiles. Mostly western regions were under attack.
• Shmyhal stated that under attack were substations and overhead lines, as well as Burshtyn and Dobrotvir TPPs.