Three steps for Ukraine
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Fri, 12 Sep 2025 12:30:00 +0300

1. Announce readiness to deploy a set number of anti-drone units to Poland and provide additional support in organizing counter-drone defense. Poland currently lacks the capacity to shoot down drones en masse like we do. This is less about mobile strike teams and more about interceptor operator units, who operate with high efficiency, radar operator teams, and — something NATO has not yet considered — information systems that allow integration of all elements of counter-drone air defense in real time.Yes, some may argue that we ourselves currently lack sufficient anti-drone air defenses and interceptors. But, first, securing logistical routes in Poland is even more important for us than protecting individual regions of Ukraine. Second, our unity with the EU in general, and with Poland in particular, also carries greater weight. This would be a very strong move — Ukraine would then be taken with the utmost seriousness by Europe’s pragmatic segment.2. Announce readiness to train Polish military personnel in our centers specifically on countering drones. Ukraine currently has several centers that train interceptor operators and specialized radar teams. Without this experience, it will be very difficult for the Poles — they need to be able to shoot down both drones and Russian reconnaissance UAVs. Here, they can learn this in just a few weeks — nowhere else in the world. In fact, we could offer to set up such a training center in Poland for Polish personnel, with our instructors.3. Announce readiness to adopt legislation requiring Ukrainian citizens living in Poland who are subject to military service to participate in the country’s defense. Those compatriots who fled to Poland to avoid defending Ukraine should be encouraged to at least defend Poland — this is more beneficial to us than having them simply remain inactive. At the same time, the Poles will have the opportunity to assess this move, which could greatly improve the image of our refugees across the EU and enhance attitudes toward women, the elderly, and children who are sheltering there from Russian aggression.The problem is that I doubt such proposals are currently being considered by the Presidential Office, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, or the General Staff. Still, it would be good if at least some of what I outlined above formed the basis of Ukraine’s top officials’ response.Right now, there is a unique window of opportunity for Ukraine, and time is running out by the hour to take advantage of it.SourceAbout the author: Ihor Lutsenko, journalist, Ukrainian Armed Forces serviceman.The editorial team does not necessarily share the views expressed by blog authors.
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