Warsaw: Airspace in southeastern Poland was temporarily closed on Friday due to unplanned military activity, leading to disruptions at civilian airports, according to flight tracking service FlightRadar24.
The closure affected flights in and out of Lublin Airport, where air traffic was suspended for a short period. FlightRadar24 said the restriction was linked to military operations in the region, though no further details were immediately provided.
Polish authorities said the situation did not pose a direct threat to national security. Officials noted that similar airspace closures have taken place in recent months and are usually linked to routine military movements or precautionary measures.
Sources familiar with the matter said allied aircraft linked to **NATO** were operating in the area at the time. Such activity has become more frequent as Poland remains on high alert due to ongoing tensions in eastern Europe.
A comparable incident occurred last year when airspace near Lublin and Rzeszow was briefly closed during heightened regional security activity. Those closures were also described as temporary and preventive.
Flights resumed once the restrictions were lifted. Authorities said they would continue to monitor the situation and provide updates if needed.