Poland to deploy Patriots near Ukrainian border, announces $26 billion civil defense plan
The money will be spent on shelters, equipment, rescue bases, stocpiles, and secure water and energy supplies in case of natural disasters and war, according to Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
Poland announced on October 5th that it will deploy Patriot air defense batteries in its Lublin region, located along the Ukrainian border. Prime Minister Donald Tusk revealed that the government will implement a civil defense plan worth 102.4 billion zlotys, equivalent to 26.4 billion US dollars. The purpose of the Patriot batteries is to provide reassurance to residents of the Lublin region, protect Lublin airport and its air traffic, and create new military formations, including unmanned systems forces, in the area.
The civil defense program will focus on investments such as shelters, equipment, rescue bases, stockpiles, water and energy supplies, and warning systems. Local governments will have a say in determining the specific investments, whether it be shelters, firehouses, or telecommunications infrastructure. Prime Minister Tusk emphasized that the funds will primarily be used for long-term protection and civilian defense, with 30 billion zlotys allocated to regional authorities.
Tusk warned that Russian escalation could intensify in the coming months, as Russia has repeatedly violated Polish airspace.
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