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Poland initiates 'Eastern Dawn' military operation to counter Russian threats
Starting August 1, the Polish Armed Forces will begin a new military operation, codenamed “Wschodnia zorza” ("Eastern Dawn"), as announced on the country's Ministry of Defense website.
This operation is a direct response to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, which has amplified the risk of airspace violations over Poland, according to the official statement.
The primary goal of “Eastern Dawn” is to protect Poland's airspace from unauthorized incursions. The operation will focus on …
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Polish Defense Minister demands Ukraine address Volhynia tragedy for EU membership consideration
Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz has made headlines by asserting that Warsaw should issue an ultimatum to Ukraine: EU membership will only be on the table once the Volhynia tragedy of 1943 is resolved.
Speaking on Polish TV, the Polish official emphasized that Poland supports Ukraine "as much as possible" amidst the ongoing large-scale military aggression from Russia. However, he noted that relations between Warsaw and Kyiv are strained due to unresolved historical issues.
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Poland's MiG-29 jets could reach Ukraine by early 2025, says former Defense Minister
Poland might deliver its remaining MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine around late 2024 to early 2025, contingent on the delivery schedule of new American F-35 jets to the Polish Air Force, former Polish Defense Minister Janusz Onyszkiewicz said in an interview with Ukrinform.
"The delivery of the remaining Polish MiG-29s to Ukraine will depend on the delivery timeline of the F-35s to Poland to replace them. I believe this could take about six months," he said.
Speaking about the essence of the …
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Poland initiates training and enlistment for Ukrainian Volunteer Brigade
Several thousand Ukrainians residing in Poland have already registered to join the Ukrainian Legion. The country is preparing to train its first brigade of Ukrainian volunteers.
Polish authorities will not actively seek out Ukrainian nationals within the country to recruit them for the Ukrainian Legion, said the country's Deputy Minister of Defence, Paweł Zalewski, during a broadcast on Polish Radio.
"The provisions in the security agreement concerning the creation of the legion in Poland …
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Poland initiates military and security operations along Belarus border amid ongoing migration crisis
Poland's Defence Minister, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, has announced that military operations will commence at the Belarusian border on August 1. According to the minister, these operations are aimed at safeguarding the country's borders. "There will be two operations — one for training and one for border security. The Safe Podlaskie mission will see the participation of up to 17,000 soldiers," he stated at a press conference with the Head of Poland's Ministry of Internal Affairs, Tomasz …
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Poland weighs Ukraine’s request to intercept Russian missiles in its airspace
Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski announced that Warsaw is considering Kyiv's proposal to shoot down Russian missiles heading towards Polish territory while they are still in Ukrainian airspace.
Speaking in Washington on Friday, 12th July, Sikorski said that Ukraine's proposition is under review and has been included in a bilateral security agreement, reports Politico.
"At this stage, it is an idea. Our agreement states that we will explore this idea," Sikorski noted.
He added that …
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Poland to train and equip thousands of volunteers for Ukrainian Legion, says Foreign Minister Sikorski
According to Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski, a significant number of Ukrainian living in Poland are eager to assist their compatriots yet are reluctant to be deployed in combat without specialized training and equipment. Warsaw has pledged to address this concern.
Thousands of Ukrainian citizens residing in Poland have expressed their desire to join the Ukrainian Legion, leading to ongoing recruitment for the volunteer military unit, said Radek Sikorski, Polish Minister of Foreign …
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Belarus threatens to use tactical nuclear weapons in response to sovereignty threats
Belarus is ready to use tactical nuclear weapons should its sovereignty or independence come under threat, said the First Deputy Defence Minister and Chief of the General Staff, Pavel Muraveiko, as cited by the state news agency BELTA.
Muraveiko stated that Belarus has gained the expertise to handle weapons of mass destruction and would resort to their use if necessary. He noted the likelihood of deploying such weaponry, acquired from Moscow, under dire circumstances.
"We have learned to …
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Poland scrambles fighter jets amid Russian missile strikes on Ukraine
Poland has once again scrambled its fighters into the air in response to a Russian attack targeting infrastructure in Ukraine, according to the Operational Command of Poland’s Armed Forces.
"Tonight saw intense activity by the Russian Federation's long-range aviation, involving strikes using cruise missiles, Shahed-type unmanned aerial vehicles, and ballistic missiles. These were directed at, among other targets, infrastructure in western Ukraine," reads the statement.
The Polish military …
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Poland to train Ukrainian conscripts living in the country, announces Foreign Minister Sikorski
Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has revealed that Warsaw has considered a request from Kyiv and decided it's best to prepare a Ukrainian unit comprised of Ukrainians currently living in Poland who are eligible for conscription into the Ukrainian armed forces. Poland plans to train a unit of Ukrainian citizens residing in the country who are subject to Ukrainian military conscription. This information was shared during Sikorski’s visit to Prague for an informal meeting with NATO …