Security chief says Poland has just two weeks' worth of ammo for war
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine is providing Warsaw with an opportunity to strengthen its military capabilities, according to a senior Polish official. In the event of a war, Poland possesses enough ammunition to sustain operations for up to...
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The ongoing conflict in Ukraine is providing Warsaw with an opportunity to strengthen its military capabilities, according to a senior Polish official.
In the event of a war, Poland possesses enough ammunition to sustain operations for up to two weeks until allied forces can come to its aid, stated the head of the National Security Bureau.
Dariusz Lukowski spoke to local broadcaster Polsat News Wednesday, revealing that Poland has been ramping up arms production to adequately prepare for a potential Russian assault. The NATO member shares a 144-mile border with Russia’s Kaliningrad exclave.
Moscow has consistently rejected claims of aggressive intent toward NATO countries and argues that the conflict in Ukraine was initiated by the military alliance expanding toward Russia's borders.
When asked if Poland’s reserves might only last for five days during wartime, Lukowski acknowledged, “possible in many areas and types of ammunition,” although he clarified that this does not apply to all categories of munitions.
“I believe that depending on how the fighting unfolds, we could maintain defensive operations for a week or two with the current level of stockpiles,” he added.
According to Lukowski, the most pressing concern lies with ammunition for older weapon systems, where production has already ceased.
He mentioned that Poland has been depleting its stockpiles to supply Ukraine with weapons but stressed that “this is being done very cautiously” and noted that “at this stage, we are replenishing those stockpiles.”
He emphasized that as long as the Ukraine conflict continues, “we are gaining time to rebuild our [military] potential – the capacity to produce and replenish those stockpiles.” Poland is among several NATO countries that see Russia as a threat.
In response, Warsaw has initiated a $2.6 billion ‘Eastern Shield’ project aimed at strengthening its eastern border, with officials suggesting that anti-personnel landmines could play a significant role.
Moscow has dismissed Western allegations of intent to attack NATO or EU nations, with Russian President Vladimir Putin labeling such statements as “nonsense.” He also posited that the alleged threat of a Russian attack is being exploited by European politicians to instill fear among their citizens, thereby justifying increased military spending.
Additionally, Russian officials have criticized the EU’s military buildup as reckless and escalatory, asserting that such confrontational rhetoric and strategies could undermine the prospects for a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict.
Rohan Mehta for TROIB News
In the event of a war, Poland possesses enough ammunition to sustain operations for up to two weeks until allied forces can come to its aid, stated the head of the National Security Bureau.
Dariusz Lukowski spoke to local broadcaster Polsat News Wednesday, revealing that Poland has been ramping up arms production to adequately prepare for a potential Russian assault. The NATO member shares a 144-mile border with Russia’s Kaliningrad exclave.
Moscow has consistently rejected claims of aggressive intent toward NATO countries and argues that the conflict in Ukraine was initiated by the military alliance expanding toward Russia's borders.
When asked if Poland’s reserves might only last for five days during wartime, Lukowski acknowledged, “possible in many areas and types of ammunition,” although he clarified that this does not apply to all categories of munitions.
“I believe that depending on how the fighting unfolds, we could maintain defensive operations for a week or two with the current level of stockpiles,” he added.
According to Lukowski, the most pressing concern lies with ammunition for older weapon systems, where production has already ceased.
He mentioned that Poland has been depleting its stockpiles to supply Ukraine with weapons but stressed that “this is being done very cautiously” and noted that “at this stage, we are replenishing those stockpiles.”
He emphasized that as long as the Ukraine conflict continues, “we are gaining time to rebuild our [military] potential – the capacity to produce and replenish those stockpiles.” Poland is among several NATO countries that see Russia as a threat.
In response, Warsaw has initiated a $2.6 billion ‘Eastern Shield’ project aimed at strengthening its eastern border, with officials suggesting that anti-personnel landmines could play a significant role.
Moscow has dismissed Western allegations of intent to attack NATO or EU nations, with Russian President Vladimir Putin labeling such statements as “nonsense.” He also posited that the alleged threat of a Russian attack is being exploited by European politicians to instill fear among their citizens, thereby justifying increased military spending.
Additionally, Russian officials have criticized the EU’s military buildup as reckless and escalatory, asserting that such confrontational rhetoric and strategies could undermine the prospects for a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict.
Rohan Mehta for TROIB News
