Nato was forced to scramble its warplanes today in response to Russia’s bombardment close to Ukraine’s border with Poland. Vladimir Putin’s Tu-22 and Tu-95 strategic bombers wreaked havoc on the already hobbled energy facilities across Ukraine in the coldest weeks of winter.

The Russian strikes - hitting vital energy facilities near the Ukrainian border with Poland in the coldest weeks of winter - 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.