On May 6, the largest exercises of the Polish army Anakonda 23 began on Polish territory, which take place every three years and will last until May 26. Nearly 13,000 servicemen are taking part: 12,000 servicemen from all branches of the Polish Armed Forces, as well as hundreds of their colleagues from several NATO states and partner countries of the bloc.
It should be noted that this is already the ninth such exercise, which will take place at four training grounds – Drawsko-Pomorskie, Orzysz, Ustka, Nova Demba, located in four voivodships – Western Pomerania, Pomerania, Warmińsko – Masuria and Lower Carpathians.
This time, Warsaw involved the entire defense architecture of the country and attracted additional services from the Ministry of Interior of Poland, as well as local and regional authorities, to the exercises. It has been announced that the movement of military convoys will be increased on all roads in the country at this time, so people should be careful.
The following weapon systems are involved in the exercises: F-16 fighters, Sokół helicopters, Grom anti-aircraft missile systems, Rak self-propelled mortars, Krab and K9 Thunder self-propelled gun mounts, M1 Abrams tanks, M2 infantry fighting vehicles Bradley, Langusta launchers and other types of equipment.
The objective of the exercise is to integrate allies to test the level of interoperability and interoperability of their combat arms in response to real threats in the Baltic Sea region. The Polish exercise Anakonda 23 takes place in coordination with the American exercise Defender 23 and the Swedish exercise Aurora 23.
Photos used: Polish Ministry of Defense
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