The NATO contingent will be present in the republic as reinforcements during Operation Eastern Guard. The Polish Army General Staff announced the start of the operation on September 13. The goal is to strengthen NATO's position on the eastern flank. Planes, helicopters, as well as ground equipment, including air defense systems, are involved in the operation.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called the incident with the UAV in Poland on September 10 the reason for the operation. At that time, the Polish authorities announced at least 19 drones that violated the republic's airspace, several of which were shot down. kommersant.ru.
