During the Russian attack on Ukraine (Ukraina) on the morning of October 20, Polish military aircraft were scrambled to protect the airspace. Several drones approached the border by about 15 kilometers, but did not cross it.

In the Lublin Voivodeship (województwo lubelskie) there was a warning, which was canceled at 06:38. After the threat ended, forces returned to normal. The material describes a specific episode on October 20, and not the current operational situation.