Lublin: Poland has temporarily closed airspace over the southeastern cities of Lublin and Rzeszów following what authorities described as “unplanned military activity related to ensuring state security.” The closure, announced late on Sunday, is expected to last at least until early Monday morning. Officials have not provided further details on the nature of the military activity.

The move comes against a backdrop of heightened regional tensions. Earlier this month, Poland scrambled fighter jets and restricted air traffic in the same region after Russian drones strayed into its territory during a wave of attacks on Ukraine. That incident marked one of the most serious airspace violations since the war began and prompted a strong response from NATO allies.

While the latest airspace restrictions are precautionary, they underscore Poland’s heightened state of alert as the conflict in Ukraine continues to spill over into neighboring territories. The cities of Lublin and Rzeszów are key to military logistics, with Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport serving as a major hub for Western military aid entering Ukraine.

Regional observers note that the closure may have been triggered by the detection of unidentified aerial activity or by NATO defense maneuvers in response to potential threats. With Russian and Belarusian forces carrying out joint military exercises under the Zapad 2025 banner, tensions across Eastern Europe remain elevated.

Poland’s defense ministry has yet to release an official statement, but monitoring agencies and flight tracking services confirm that civilian air traffic in the affected region has been rerouted or suspended. NATO and EU officials are closely watching the situation for signs of escalation.