Poland has confirmed it is preparing to transfer between six and eight MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, drawn from the 14 aircraft still listed in its military inventory, a senior defense official said.

Two Polish fighter jets intercepted a Russian Il-20 reconnaissance aircraft flying over the Baltic Sea on Tuesday, the Polish Armed Forces said.

Polish and allied aircraft were mobilized early Tuesday to secure Polish airspace after Russia launched airstrikes targeting western Ukraine, according to the Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces.