NATO passed the test, and Poland will not undergo Russian provocations or misinformation – the deputy prime minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz provided present in the Sejm. The head of the MON presented to the Members information about the intrusion of Russian drones into Polish airspace, allied support for Poland and about the actions the government is undertaking on the modernization of the Polish Armed Forces.
Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz presented in the Sejm information on the course of events that took place on the night of 9th to 10th September. Then several Russian unmanned entered Polish airspace. The speech of the Minister of National Defence was listened to by General Wiesław Kukuła, Head of the General Staff of the Polish Army and General Maciej Klish, Commander of Operational Forces. Kosiniak-Kamish addressed them in the first place, thanking them for their swift and decisive actions and direct management of the operation. - Gen. The movie personally issued orders to shoot down Russian drones," the head of the MON noted. He besides thanked the soldiers who participated in the tracking, neutralization and subsequent search for drone residue. In total, as the Minister of Defence said, respective 100 military took part in these activities. “These are our heroes, who do not spare their strength, wellness and, if necessary, their own blood and life for the safety of Poland”, he said. He added that during the full operation, soldiers worked with police and fire brigade officers, as well as with representatives of the public administration.
Intentional attack
Yesterday's events – as the Deputy Prime Minister said – remind us that behind our east border for 3 years has been "full-scale, like unwarranted aggression", "this reminder of how close we are to war." "On the night of 9th to 10th September Russia utilized 458 air raids, including 415 drones, to attack Ukraine," he calculated. He added that only in September the Russians utilized more than 2,600 unmanned people against the neighbour of Poland. At the same time, he admitted that "when alerts are raised in Ukraine, red lights are lit and all essential procedures are activated." It was besides September 9. I had a conversation with the gene around 9:00. I've been clicking, and I've already talked about the military's full readiness. We warned about the situation of our allies – informed the head of the Ministry of Defence. As he said, at 23.14 p.m., the first drone-type object appeared in the Polish airspace and a full of 19 unmanneds were reported. Most of them came from Belarus, any from Ukraine. The decision to shoot them down was made after obtaining all essential permits. “The procedures worked and the military responded to the threat,” said the Minister of Defence. He described the full situation as "an unprecedented, intentional breach of Polish airspace".
So far, 16 of these facilities have been found.
The allies passed the unity test
The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized the function of allies who supported Polish soldiers during the action. We weren't alone that night. Different from the another moments in our history. We were with our friends from NATO, Ukraine and another countries like Australia. The Royal Air Force of the Netherlands operated in the airspace, the Italians operated with us, and German troops with their Patriot batteries, located around Jasionka Airport, supported us. “NATO did not succumb to Russia’s pressure,” he concluded. He besides assured that the government and the president stay in contact with allies all the time and are discussing the further support of the Alliance's east flank. Information on aid declarations From the Czech Republic, Denmark, large Britain and Sweden, among others. He besides mentioned Poland's request to launch Article 4 of the North Atlantic Treaty, which provides for an extraordinary consultation of NATO States. “Allies should come up with the right answer to Russian provocations,” he argued. "As a consequence of the consultation of Article 4, a extremist consequence should be drawn up, consisting in strengthening anti-aircraft and rocket defence," announced the head of the MON.
Deputy Prime Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz besides thanked president Karol Nawrock for his good cooperation. – It was a test of our national unity and political responsibility. We passed it – he emphasized. "The operation of the Russian Federation is besides directed against Polish citizens, not only in a physical way, but besides in order to divide society," he noted. He besides warned against Russian misinformation, which assumes, among others, a quarrel between Poles and Ukrainians. “Today the limit of our safety is at the front in Ukraine,” he said. – 90 percent of aid to Kiev leads through Poland. Without Poland there is no fighting Ukraine. The Russians know this and that is why they are attacking us, so they want to separate us from the Ukrainians – he explained. He appealed to draw inspiration from victories specified as the conflict of Warsaw, erstwhile united Poles defeated enemy forces. “We are invincible,” he argued.
Modernisation with the key to security
During his speech to Members, the head of the MON spoke about the request to make a cross-party agreement on defence matters. He mentioned that his strategy was to proceed the implementation of the contracts that the predecessors had concluded. “We decided that we would not break contracts, but that we would supplement them with more due to the fact that we are aware that they concern equipment that can not be delivered for a fewer years,” he noted. He explained that thanks to this the process of modernization of the Polish army was not slowed down. He pointed out that equipment of various kinds is being obtained, but that it creates a "combined vessel system". As an example, he mentioned Apache helicopters supported by drones, Abrams tanks and F-35 fighter jets.
The military – as Kosiniak-Kamysz said – besides creates fresh structures specified as the drone legion. “You gotta build anti-drone and anti-missile protection,” he pointed out. At the same time, he admitted that building a strong, effective air defence was 1 of the most costly military investments. He added that the budget for defence spending next year would be 3 times higher than in 2024. He besides recalled that Poland is the largest beneficiary the Union programme of low-interest SAFE loans. "Europe present has more than six months ago to realize that it must invest in defence. Europe is doing its homework, but must velocity up – he called for it.
After the speech, the Deputy Prime Minister held a debate.
