What happened last night is simply a large national lesson on how crucial it is that we have pilots guarding our sky," said Prime Minister Donald Tusk during his visit to the 32nd Tactical Aviation Base in Grace. The head of government thanked the pilots for effectively defending the Polish sky against Russian drones.
– I would like all of Poland to see to whom it owes that last night did not end tragically. Today, for all of us, you are heroes," said Prime Minister Donald Tusk at a gathering with airmen in 32 Tactical Aviation Base in Grace. The head of the government referred to events from Tuesday to Wednesday, erstwhile during the Russian Federation's attack on Ukraine Polish airspace was repeatedly breached by Russian drones.
– I came here to thank you first of all – said Prime Minister Tusk. He stressed that last night's events were "a large national lesson on how crucial it is that we have pilots, soldiers, officers guarding our sky." “This is no longer a drill, it is not a show, it is simply a maneuver, it is simply a direct action in the air, which aims to defend our homeland and the safety of our citizens,” Tusk pointed out.
Pilots guarding the safe sky
The Prime Minister pointed out that from yesterday no 1 can uncertainty that without pilots Poland would be vulnerable. "On behalf of all Poles and Poles, I give a deep bow especially to those who took part in yesterday's action, but besides to all who will be indispensable in the future, so that our compatriots can feel safe in their homes," he said.
Speaking to Tusk aviators, he said that everyone who knows what their regular service and mission looks like is aware of how much work, dedication and passion came to be that yesterday "despite the aggressive attack on our sky Poland was safe".
Alliances thank and assure further support
The Prime Minister besides paid tribute and thanks for this mission from the presidents and prime ministers of the Allied States. “They know that your actions with allies, specified as the Netherlands, substance not only to Poland, but besides to the safety of the full alliance”, explained the Prime Minister.
He besides assured that he would guarantee that the allies fulfilled their obligations to our country. “I am convinced that yesterday’s events are a strong argument for you and for Poland in talks with allies, we hope that the Americans will keep the deadlines and in May the first F-35 will go to Poland, so with each period and year we will be able to say with expanding certainty that the Polish sky is safe,” said Tusk.
Modern equipment as shortly as possible
The Prime Minister undertook to do everything possible to guarantee that the equipment needed was delivered to Poland "not in 8-10 years, but now" so that soldiers could have increasingly modern and reliable weapons as shortly as possible. “We will do everything to guarantee that the modernisation programme does not halt for a moment,” declared the head of government.
– Today, your tasks and threats to the aggressive policy of the east neighbour look different than before, but this gigantic work you take on has not changed," said the Prime Minister.
Russian drones over Poland
On the night of Tuesday for Wednesday, during the massive attack of the Russian Federation on Ukraine, Polish airspace was repeatedly breached by Russian drones. Prime Minister Tusk reported in the Sejm that there were 19 airspace overruns, and drones besides came from Belarus. defence procedures have been activated.
According to the Prime Minister on Wednesday,, during the night action in the air were picked up aircraft early informing Saab and AWACS, pairs of F-35 and F-16 aircraft, as well as Mi-14, Mi-17 and Black Hawk helicopters. “This was an allied action within NATO,” explained the Prime Minister. Polish soldiers supported, among others, Dutch F-35 fighters stationed in our country. any of the drones were knocked down. The military and service are searching for the remains of machines. According to fresh reports from the Ministry of abroad Affairs, 16 drone remains have been found so far.
At 32th Tactical Air Base, F-16 aircraft are stationed, and in 2026 the first Polish fighters are to land there. F-35A ‘Hussar’The first F-35A squadron will besides be formed there. The second will be built in 21st Tactical Air Base in Swidwin.
