Deputyvodwa Maj said at a press conference that a container town was already being built in Wólka Gospodradowska, which will be the beginning of a base for battalions from the 18th Mechanized Brigade. He besides denied reports that a exile centre would be established on the site of the erstwhile school team.
Maj expressed satisfaction with the presence of the army in Wólka Gospodradowska, which, in his opinion, means the economical improvement of additional jobs in the territory of Kraśnicki. “The residents can feel safer,” he said. He added that the formation is developing very rapidly in Lublin Voivodeship.
Further string of article under video material
Commander of the 18th Motorised Brigade Colonel Zbigniew Padyjasek presented the plan that between 2027 and 2029 a motorised battalion equipped with KTO Rosomak vehicles would be formed in Wólka Gospodradowska. From 2029 to 2031, a battalion of tanks with M1 Abrams machines, and then a division of the military fire brigade, is to arrive. The battalion's full combat capability is expected to scope 2031-2032.
“There should be about 100 soldiers by July”
Colonel Padyjasek reported that the temporary container camp is being expanded and preparations are being conducted for the renovation of the school building. The staff are expected to decision in next year. “We are planning to have soldiers from the motorized battalion station here in June,” said the commander. By July, he added about 100 soldiers in Wola Gospodradowska. This number is to be increased with the recruitment of further uniformed and expansion of infrastructure.
The 18th Motorised Brigade based in Poniatowa is part of the 18th Mechanicalised Division.
