Polish Armed Forces monitor the situation in Ukraine
24.02.2022
The Polish Army has been on high alert for several weeks due to the tense situation in Ukraine. Today, in connection with the Russian aggression, Minister Mariusz Błaszczak decided to introduce another level of readiness in dedicated units of operational and territorial defence forces. Soldiers will be required to remain in them. The decisions on leaves and travel duties were also withdrawn. The decision to introduce the next degree of readiness is standard course of action in such situations.
Mariusz Błaszczak, the minister of national defence, is in constant contact with military commanders and ministers of national defence of the allied countries. Polish Armed Forces will react adequately to the situation.