Polish special forces complete training based on Ukraine's battlefield experience
Photo: Military exercises last several days (Getty Images)
In Germany, Polish special forces became the first among NATO allies to undergo training based on the experiences of Ukrainian troops in combat against Russia. The scenario involves advancing through enemy lines and striking a target with a drone, according to the Associated Press.
The training program was developed by the US Green Berets initially for their own special forces, based on the real challenges faced by Ukrainian troops in war with Russia. The exercise began on Friday at a training ground near Hohenfels, Germany, and is being held at this base for the third time this year—previously, only American teams had participated.
What exactly Polish troops doing
The scenario unfolds across an area of 1,100 square miles and lasts several days. First, the Polish special forces must move unnoticed past a US Airborne Infantry unit, which is simulating the enemy and establishing a simulated front line.
Next, the team must traverse about 60 miles of German countryside, passing farms, villages, private and government surveillance cameras, and even the city of Amberg, with a population of 40,000, to reach another training range near Grafenwoehr and destroy a simulated target.
How participants disguise themselves
During the march, the Polish soldiers remove their military uniforms and change into civilian clothing to avoid attracting attention. Residents in Germany are largely unaware of the exercises themselves, so they serve as a real-world test of the special forces' ability to blend in unnoticed among the civilian population.
If someone from the group is suspected and reported to the police, this information will reach the military, who will use it to pinpoint the team's location.
In addition, US troops are simultaneously searching for Polish special forces using their own drones—in previous iterations of the exercise, they had over a hundred drones at their disposal. If the group is detected, additional units are brought in—military police with dogs or new drones. According to the scenario, participants can be captured or killed for simulation purposes.
Against the backdrop of these growing threats, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called for strengthening Ukraine's air defense. According to him, Russia is preparing for another escalation, and the next six months will be decisive for the security of the entire region.
