Storyline
On August 31, 2026, Polish fighters intercepted a Russian reconnaissance aircraft, the Il-20, which approached the Polish coastline. Defence Minister Mariusz Błaszczak stated that the aircraft did not violate the country's airspace. The incident raised concerns over potential threats to civilian aviation.
From the beginning to today
On August 31, Polish fighters intercepted a Russian Il-20 reconnaissance aircraft near the Polish coast. The incident occurred approximately 30 km north of the town of Leba. Polish Defence Minister Wojciech Kosiniak-Kamysz stated that the aircraft did not violate the country's airspace.
On September 3, Polish fighters intercepted a Russian reconnaissance aircraft Il-20 flying without identification devices. According to the Polish Ministry of Defence, the aircraft posed a threat to civil aviation but did not violate the country's airspace.
2 of 2 events
the editorial blocs represented in the collected reporting
4 of 7 blocs are not represented in the collected reporting.