Poland once again launched air defenses after Russia fired long-range strikes across Ukraine, hitting near the shared border with Poland just hours after leaders met in Kyiv to pledge more support.

Polish and allied aircraft were activated early on Tuesday to ensure the safety of Polish airspace after Russia launched air strikes targeting western Ukraine, the Operational Command of the Polish armed forces said.

Poland has scrambled its military aircraft due to activity by Russian long-range aircraft which is particularly targeting sites in western Ukraine. Source: a statement by the Polish Armed Forces' Operational Command,