Polish soldiers in training in Ukraine? Deputy Minister comments

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"This is not information to transmit," said Cezary Tomczyk in Polsat News, commenting on reports of sending Polish soldiers to Ukraine to train in combating drones. - We are in current military contact, at all level possible - stressed Deputy Minister of National Defence.

Caesary Tomczyk "Graffiti" was asked whether Polish soldiers would be sent to training in Ukraine in the context of fresh events and violations of the Polish airspace.

Polish soldiers in training in Ukraine? Deputy Minister comments

Support is to be provided, but in the form of exchange of information and consultation. - Are we going to contact and draw conclusions on this? We're doing this for the day. Now there is Minister Sikorski in Kiev - he said.

- I'm sorry. I would besides like to make it clear: there is no change in the position of the Polish government. Poland does not send and send troops to Ukraine - said Caesary Tomczyk.

SEE: Polish soldiers will go to Ukraine. Zelenski announces the training agreement

He added that Poland is in constant contact with Ukraine regarding defence systems and the fight against threats. - We are in the current military contact, at all level possible, at the level of peculiar services, there is simply a full exchange of information - he said.

Tomczyk besides said that he could not give more detailed information on precisely what cooperation with Ukraine looks like. - That's not information to transmit," he said.

Volodymyr Zelenski invites Polish soldiers

Earlier during a press conference Volodymyr Zelenski declared ready to aid Poland with training. He stressed that he had discussed with the Prime Minister Donald Tuski the issue of training for Polish armed forces in the field of drone neutralisation.

- I'm sorry. We're open and ready. Donald (Tusk) said he would send his soldiers, whoever he needed. I contacted our Minister of Defence, Chief Commander of the Syrian General, who is in contact with the Polish commander today" - he noted.

SEE: Russian drones over Poland. Donald Trump comments

The president of Ukraine besides informed of his desire support for the Polish army.

"I have offered Poland our assistance, training and experience in shooting down Russian drones, especially the Shaheds. We agreed with Donald (Tuski - ed.) appropriate cooperation at military level. We will besides coordinate with all NATO associate States" - said Zelenski on social media.

Volodymyr Zelenski besides referred to the air defence systems that Poland presently has. "Patriot will not aid Poland fight Shahed. He won't aid anyone. It's mostly a weapon against ballistic missiles. Today, the United States, the world's leading maker of these missiles, will produce 50-60 rounds a month. If we launch 500-800 missiles The Shaheda daily, it is clear that Patriot is not against drones. Patriot – 2-3 million missiles, the Shahed drone or Geran – up to $100,000" - wrote Ukrainian leader.

SEE: "It's a dress rehearsal". Zelenski compared Poland to Crimea

According to Zelenski, Poland must have a comprehensive defence strategy to effectively defend your airspace. "This is my answer to the question whether our Polish friends request our consultations. I don't think anyone has a strategy like that today. Only we and the Russians have it" - he concluded.

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