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A group of about twelve Polish soldiers landed in a nearby village due to a failed airborne exercise on Monday. Read Full Article at RT.com
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A botched airborne exercise on Monday involved about a dozen Polish soldiers landing in a village in southern Poland, just days after NATO acknowledged its paratroopers as a “strategic asset.”
The 2nd Reconnaissance Regiment, stationed in Hrubieszow, was undertaking a “scheduled” parachute training when unexpected changes in wind speed and direction led them off course. Local media reports indicate that at least 12 soldiers landed several hundred meters away from their intended destination, resulting in damage to both crops and private property in the village of Chechlo, located in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship.
Footage of the incident circulating on social media shows the paratroopers grappling with strong winds, which caused them to land in various spots throughout the village.
One soldier reportedly landed on a power line, while another struck the roof of a residential building. Several others descended onto fields and backyards. Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported, with the exception of one soldier who sustained a knee injury and was subsequently taken to a medical facility.
Though Polish officials maintained that “nothing terrible happened,” they described the event as isolated and pledged to implement measures to avoid similar incidents in the future. In response to the episode, the Air Accidents Investigation Commission and internal military services have initiated an investigation.
It remains uncertain whether the exercise in Poland was connected to the US-led Swift Response. Last week, NATO released a video emphasizing the drill as “the largest airborne operation since the Second World War,” during which multiple member nations showcased their “ability to insert hundreds of soldiers behind enemy lines.”
NATO highlighted the complexity of airborne operations, noting, “Airborne operations require precise timing and consummate skill from pilots and paratroopers alike. Because of the inherent difficulty of these missions, frequent practice is required to maintain skills.”
Aarav Patel contributed to this report for TROIB News
The 2nd Reconnaissance Regiment, stationed in Hrubieszow, was undertaking a “scheduled” parachute training when unexpected changes in wind speed and direction led them off course. Local media reports indicate that at least 12 soldiers landed several hundred meters away from their intended destination, resulting in damage to both crops and private property in the village of Chechlo, located in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship.
Footage of the incident circulating on social media shows the paratroopers grappling with strong winds, which caused them to land in various spots throughout the village.
One soldier reportedly landed on a power line, while another struck the roof of a residential building. Several others descended onto fields and backyards. Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported, with the exception of one soldier who sustained a knee injury and was subsequently taken to a medical facility.
Though Polish officials maintained that “nothing terrible happened,” they described the event as isolated and pledged to implement measures to avoid similar incidents in the future. In response to the episode, the Air Accidents Investigation Commission and internal military services have initiated an investigation.
It remains uncertain whether the exercise in Poland was connected to the US-led Swift Response. Last week, NATO released a video emphasizing the drill as “the largest airborne operation since the Second World War,” during which multiple member nations showcased their “ability to insert hundreds of soldiers behind enemy lines.”
NATO highlighted the complexity of airborne operations, noting, “Airborne operations require precise timing and consummate skill from pilots and paratroopers alike. Because of the inherent difficulty of these missions, frequent practice is required to maintain skills.”
Aarav Patel contributed to this report for TROIB News
