— Depending on how this fight is conducted, this defence could be conducted for a week or 2 at today's stock level — said in the programme “Guest of Events” in Polsata the head of BBN, General Dariusz Łukowski, erstwhile asked how long Poland would be able to defy a possible attack by Russia without the aid of allies. His words caused quite a few confusion. The general was criticized for it. In the opinion of military parts and experts, he unnecessarily betrayed delicate information for state security.
Paweł Supernak / PAPFrom the left: Chief of the General Staff of the Polish Academy of Fine Arts Gen. Wiesław Kukuła, Head of BBN Gen. Dariusz Łukowski and Minister of Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz
But what they think is the leading podcast “War Fronts”. According to Edyta Żeły, what Gen. Łukowski said is simply a proverbial mystery of Poliszynel. “The military powders the reality by flexing the muscles, but we just don’t have these muscles,” she said, adding that the information that ammunition supplies were adequate for 5 days of fighting was frequently given in the media. Marcin Wyrwał noticed that Europe had fallen victim to its own folly since the end of the Cold War, disarming itself.
No strategy, no plans
The leaders then began to discuss in item the deficiency of ammunition. “Russia produced 3 million missiles, at the same time Europe’s production reached 1.5 million, where is Poland?” he asked. It turns out that our country has residual production capacity in this area. “In Ukraine, a million missiles are fired within a month,” he noted and added that our yearly production is adequate for 1 day of fire exchange.
In the further part of the discussion on the causes of this situation, Although the war in Ukraine has continued since 2014. “Our politicians think that erstwhile the war breaks out, they will rapidly buy any batch of missiles needed to defend themselves,” she said and added, “but then it will be besides late.
After discussing the state's activities concerning the production of ammunition, the leaders referred to the company's failure, which is responsible, namely the Polish Armed Forces Group (PGZ).
– If PGZ is incapable to produce a basic kind of ammunition, it is useless. There are private entrepreneurs who could do this, but they are blocked, and only PGZ has a licence to sale arms to the army," said Marcin Wyrał.
Badger enters the army
This week, Deputy Minister of defence Paweł Bejda signed a contract to acquisition combat wagons “Borsuk” with Huta Stalowa Wola. That's what he said about the deal at the press conference: "It happened. Badger will be produced in Poland. We fill out what we were going to the elections with Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamish, saying that at least 50 percent of the expenditure on arms would stay in Polish armory plants. 6.5 billion PLN will be in Polish armament plants. It is not only a large day for the Polish arms industry, but besides a large day for the Polish army.
Jakub Borowski / PAP"Borsuk" Combat Infantry car
Marcin Wyrwał asked Edyta Żemła whether he besides shared the enthusiasm of representatives of the MON erstwhile it came to buying military equipment in the Polish industry. He added that the contract covers 111 cars and is to be the beginning of a larger order.
— If a politician says that the Polish army is to ride on Badgers, then MON should present sign a contract for the acquisition of not 100 carts, but for over a 1000 pieces, which he has long announced, but someway it cannot be realised. So for now it is just a drop in the sea of needs and armies and industry. An open fracture patch, she said. “Army plans must be far-reaching and long-term, and the military does not have a method modernization programme. Therefore, purchases are not based on diagnosed needs, but are made ad hoc. We're all kidding ourselves," she added.
Leading on the situation at the front in Ukraine
In the following part, the leaders discussed the alleged peace talks between Russia and Ukraine through the United States. He broke out stressed that Russia is not curious in ending the war. This proves, for example, that her delegation included Sergei Biesied and Grigorij Karasin both active in suppressing the ‘Orange Revolution’ and then annexing Crimea and east Ukrainian republics.
“The Russians are close to conquering Pokrovsk and the Jaru Times. These are absolutely strategical places to conquer the full Donbass," said the Ripper. He besides discussed precisely what their importance is for further advancement by the Russian army on the front.
Volunteer training — First fitting
“The Russians of Ukraine will not give up. They'll want to punish her. What is the function of Americans who let it? I fear that Trump's administration was bought by Putin's people," said Edyta Zimła. — Ukraine is pushed to the corner in negotiations by 2 large players. If he falls, it'll be very hot and very dangerous. I am not saying that on our border there will be Russian tanks, but this is besides not excluded – added Szmła.
In this situation it is not amazing that in early March Prime Minister Donald Tusk and national defence minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamish announced a plan of military courses for all those willing. The full outline of the training is to be presented by the end of the month. However, it is already known that classes will include first aid, the rules of endurance under hard conditions, the learning of shooting and self-defense. These are to be short one-day and three-day trainings, and volunteers will not swear.
Artur Reszko / PAPWładysław Kosiniak-Kamish and Donald Tusk
In turn, the second part of the training will be intended for those who want to rise their military skills. In this case, the training will take 30 days, and after they are completed, there will be an chance to swear. The volunteer will be able to control to the active reserve or apply for a professional soldier.
Edyta Żeła estimated that the thought was nothing new. “ There is simply a voluntary basic military service under the same conditions. The current proposals are practically no different. There'll only be more people to train. The question of what the military would dress them in, what would give them a hand, who would carry out the training," she asked. In reply, she added that uniformed warehouses are empty.
