Czech Republic Deploys Attack Helicopters To Poland

They will strengthen the army in the defense of the skies.

On Sunday, September 14, three Czech Mi-171Sh helicopters landed in eastern Poland. They were redeployed to bolster NATO's eastern defenses in response to Russian drone incursions into Polish territory.

It was reported by Ceske Noviny.

The Czech army says the helicopter unit will operate in Poland for several months, and its main task is to strengthen the Polish armed forces in their airspace defense missions.

The Czech Defense Ministry is known to have decided to send the unit on Wednesday evening.

"Three days later, one of the helicopters conducted a reconnaissance of the unit's location. On Sunday, three helicopters flew to Poland. They arrived at their destination this afternoon," the army said.

The presence of the helicopter unit in Poland represents an important step within the framework of the Alliance's cooperation, according to the commander of the Czech Army's Operational Command, Vaclav Vlcek.

"And it confirms the Czech Republic's readiness to actively contribute to security in the region," he added.

The Defense Ministry earlier said the helicopters would help the Polish army defend the countries against low-flying drones.

In addition, Defense Minister Jana Cernochova said Sunday that up to 150 Czech troops are expected to be sent for up to three months. She said the following on Monday:

"We are fulfilling a promise made to our close ally. Our servicemen are already in Poland and are ready to take part in strengthening the defense of the airspace on the country's eastern border," Chernohova said.

Ceske Noviny noted that the deployment of troops was made possible by the current mandate for the use of Czech Defense Ministry forces and means for 2025 and 2026, which was approved by parliament last year.

This mandate provides for strengthening the defense of NATO's eastern border, where up to 2,000 Czech troops can operate. Czech troops are currently operating under the mandate in Slovakia, Lithuania and Latvia.

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