In Poland began the active phase of the largest military exercises Dragon-2017
WARSAW, September 25 — RIA Novosti. The active phase of the largest military exercises Dragon-2017 starts Monday in Poland, in the exercise, which runs until 29 September, will involve all branches of the armed forces, the planned testing of the interaction of ground forces with the Navy and aviation.
For the first time in the exercises will participate in a new kind of troops — Troops of territorial defense. As told journalists the Deputy Minister of national defense Michal dworczyk, the Troops of the territorial defence will be “to defend the territory of the runways and act as divisions that support the actions of the troops”.
It is reported that, according to the exercise scenario, a neighbouring state claims the right of access to natural resources on the territory of Poland and “attempt to destabilize the political situation” and “attempt to seize disputed territory”.
The scenario assumes that eventually a hostile neighboring Poland, a country decides to armed conflict, using methods of hybrid war. Poland in this case, enlists the help of his allies.
Among other things, the exercise planned development of the defence of the coast, overcoming water obstacles, landing. According to the Polish defense Ministry, the exercise will involve 17 thousand soldiers and 3.5 thousand vehicles.
In addition to the Polish military, the exercise will be attended by Poland’s allies in NATO soldiers from the United States, Lithuania, Latvia, UK, Germany, Slovakia, Italy, Bulgaria, Romania, Georgia and Ukraine.