The current bans follow a period of heightened regional tension that included an RCB emergency mobile alert for the Lublin Voivodeship on Oct 5. That notification was triggered by a large Russian drone attack on Ukraine, though the Government Security Center revoked the warning later that same day after concluding that the immediate air attack threat had passed.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Poland Resumes Lublin and Rzeszow Airspace Closures Following Russian Strikes
War14 days ago
Flight paths over the eastern border regions are now restricted to facilitate unplanned military operations. The Polish government has issued NOTAMs to shut down aviation activity over the cities of Lublin and Rzeszow to ensure state security while Russian forces conduct strikes within Ukraine. These airspace closures were reactivated on Oct 7 to manage the tactical risks associated with the ongoing conflict in the neighboring state.
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