Czech fighter jets scrambled overnight for combat air patrol over Poland

PRAGUE, Sept 24 (Reuters) — Czech air force JAS-39 Gripen fighter jets were scrambled overnight for combat air patrol over Poland, the Czech army said on Thursday. The army said on X that there was no need to use force during the mission and the jets have returned to their home base. (Reporting by Jan Lopatka) ((jan.lopatka@thomsonreuters.com; +420 234 721 614; Reuters Messaging: jan.lopatka.thomsonreuters.com@reuters.net)