Pakistan, Oct. 5 -- LVIV, Ukraine - NATO member Poland scrambled fighter jets early Sunday after Russia launched a fresh wave of airstrikes across Ukraine, with missiles and drones raining down on the Lviv region, just miles from the Polish border.

Poland's Operational Command confirmed that both Polish and allied aircraft were in the air to ensure national air safety, while ground-based air defence systems were placed on the highest alert. "Polish and allied aircraft are operating in our airspace, while radar reconnaissance and air defences have been brought to full readiness," the command said on X (formerly Twitter).

The heightened alert follows a series of drone incursions and airspace violations across Europe. In September, Poland ...