NATO has scrambled warplanes in response to a Russian bombardment of Ukraine close to its border with Poland. The strikes, which have hit vital energy facilities, were led by Vladimir Putin's Tu-22 and Tu-95 strategic bombers.

NATO jets were scrambled on Wednesday morning following a Russian attack near Ukraine’s border with Poland. Vladimir Putin’s forces launched a brutal attack on Ukraine’s energy sector this morning, as the Kremlin continues its efforts to cripple the country’s infrastructure.

Poland scrambled its military aircraft in response to Russia's massive missile attack on the territory of Ukraine on the morning of Wednesday, 15 January. Source: European Pravda, citing a post by Poland's Ministry of Defence Details: The Polish military stated that "in connection with the attack carried out by the Russian Federation,

NATO scrambled its warplanes earlier today in response to a fierce Russian bombardment of Ukraine close to its border with Poland. The Russian strikes hit vital energy facilities in the coldest weeks of winter and were led by Vladimir Putin's Tu-22 and Tu-95 strategic bombers.

Russian strikes - hitting vital energy facilities in the coldest weeks of winter - were led by Vladimir Putin's Tu-22 and Tu-95 strategic bombers