RAF fighter jets are being sent to Poland to prevent another Russian incursion into Nato airspace.

Operation Eastern Sentry involves both air and ground forces and is a response to Moscow’s unprecedented incursion into Polish airspace.

Denmark, France and Germany will send jets to strengthen Poland's air defences after Russian drones flew into Polish territory.

Authorities say Polish and allied aircraft have been deployed in a “preventive” operation in Poland’s airspace because of a threat of drone strikes in neighboring areas of Ukraine.

NATO is launching a new military campaign in Poland following an incursion by Russian drones in Polish airspace earlier in the week, the military alliance confirmed in a statement.

Prime Minister Donald Tusk said ‘preventive air operations’ had begun because of the threat of drones in nearby areas of Ukraine.

‘Nato is responding with unity and strength’ to Russian threats, says John Healey

RAF fighter jets are being sent to Poland to prevent another Russian incursion into Nato airspace.

The Typhoons will operate out of RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire and are expected to start flying missions over Poland in the coming days