The first weapons have already arrived: NATO’s military operation “Eastern Sentinel” has launched in Poland
Фото: Reuters
Poland announced the start of the military operation “Eastern Sentinel” amid the interference of Russian drones in the country’s airspace.
This was reported by RMF24 with reference to the Polish General Staff.
In particular, the agency released a video of a French A400 transport plane landing in Minsk Mazowiecki. It delivered weapons for Rafale fighters already stationed in Poland.
In addition, the operation will involve Czech Mi-171S helicopters, Danish F-16s and an air defense frigate, French Rafales, and German Eurofighters. Also, “Eastern Sentinel” provides for the support of the United Kingdom and other NATO member states.
“This is a concrete response that shows that the unity of the Alliance is turning into real protection of our borders. “Eastern Sentinel” is not just a new initiative – it is a clear signal: NATO borders are inviolable, and the security of our citizens remains a priority,” the Operational Command of the Polish Army said.
At the same time, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Vladyslav Kosyniak-Kamysh emphasized that Ukraine’s defense is connected to the future of Europe, which is why Poland is building its own capabilities.
“There is strength in unity, and victory in preparedness,” the official added.
The day before, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced the alliance’s launch of Operation Eastern Sentinel amid the violation of Polish airspace by Russian drones.
As a reminder, on the night of September 9-10, the situation in Eastern Europe escalated again – Russia launched a massive strike on the territory of Ukraine, while a number of enemy drones crossed the air border of Poland . This forced Warsaw to activate air defense forces and engage aviation.
It should be noted that 19 Russian drones violated Polish airspace . Polish air defense forces were able to eliminate only four of them. It should be added that later , in addition to the seven drones, a missile fragment was also found on Polish territory.
By the way, on the morning of September 10 , Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk initiated an urgent government meeting due to an incident involving the violation of the country’s airspace by Russian drones.
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