Our soldiers were evacuated from Iraq – Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamish informed on social media. Most of the military are already in Poland or en way to the country. The government decided to evacuate PKW Iraq due to an expanding threat in the region caused by the mediate East War. The decision was agreed with NATO allies.
PKW Iraq. Illustration picture.
On Friday afternoon, Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz informed about the evacuation of PKW Iraq. ‘In relation to a deterioration in safety in the mediate East region, after examining the operational conditions and possible threats, the decision to relocate the Polish Military Quota from Iraq was made. The full process was conducted in agreement with our NATO allies," wrote the Minister of Defence on social media.
Most of the military are already in Poland or en way to the country. "The precedence was to supply maximum safety for soldiers and PKW workers," stressed Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz. The Operations Command of Types of Armed Forces was liable for planning, supervising and coordinating activities. "The operation was carried out in close cooperation with NATO allies. Full synchronisation of actions and continuity of mandate tasks are ensured," read DORSZ Communication. any of the Polish soldiers remained in Jordan to let the continued operation of PKW in the region.
PKW Iraq creates about 300 soldiers, including training and engineering teams. The mission takes place in the framework of the global Operation Inherent Resolve under the auspices of the Global Coalition Force against the muslim State. Its main nonsubjective is to support Iraq safety Force in regaining its ability to guarantee security. In addition, Polish soldiers conduct Iraqi military training with repairs and maintenance of russian equipment and weapons.
According to the President, the PKW Iraq mission was extended in late 2025 on June 30 of that year.

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