Poland can face up to invasion for two weeks earlier than NATO steps in, safety chief says

The Polish navy has sufficient provides to withstand an enemy assault for as much as two weeks earlier than NATO reinforcements arrive, Dariusz Lukowski, head of Poland's Nationwide Safety Bureau, advised Polsat Information on March 26.

"I feel, relying on how this combat goes, this protection may be carried out for per week or two at immediately's stock ranges," Lukowski stated in response to a query on how lengthy Poland may combat by itself earlier than the allies step in.

Lukowski acknowledged that Poland's Armed Forces nonetheless function a mixture of fashionable and outdated gear, with ammunition shortages primarily affecting older techniques. He additionally famous that newly acquired fight autos and platforms are being provided with acceptable munitions.

The Polish political opposition has denounced the state of the nation's protection manufacturing, claiming that Poland would have sufficient ammunition for under 5 days of battle. When requested whether or not Poland actually has solely 5 days' price of shares, Lukowski stated it is dependent upon the kind of gear and munitions.

Poland, which shares borders with Belarus and Russia's closely militarized Kaliningrad exclave, sits on NATO's jap flank and would possible be among the many first targets in a possible NATO-Russia confrontation.

The nation has been a staunch supporter of Ukraine because the begin of Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022, supplying tanks, heavy gear, and ammunition.

Amid rising considerations over Russia's aggressive posture, Polish President Andrzej Duda referred to as for the U.S. to deploy nuclear weapons in Poland as a deterrent.

On Jan. 15, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk additionally urged NATO allies to extend protection spending, arguing that if all European members matched Poland's price range, NATO's navy expenditures can be 10 occasions higher than Russia's.

Tensions between NATO and Russia have risen following Moscow's all-out assault in opposition to Ukraine. Western leaders and intelligence businesses have warned of a possible large-scale battle in Europe throughout the subsequent 5 years.

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