On Thursday, 23 October, Warsaw Waterworks will conduct the “SOKRATES‑25” crisis‑management drill, involving pyrotechnics, drones, and police fire‑safety support, in the city and nearby Pruszków.
Exercise Overview
On Thursday, 23 October, Warsaw Waterworks (MPWiK) will carry out the crisis‑management exercise codenamed “SOKRATES‑25” together with the municipal services of Warsaw.
Preparedness and Coordination
The drill is part of the Population Protection and Civil Defence Programme and is supported by the Police and State Fire Service. It will test readiness to respond in crisis situations and the resilience of the water supply infrastructure.
Public Anticipated Disruptions
Residents are told the exercise will involve pyrotechnics (sound, smoke), increased traffic of priority vehicles and drone flights. The MPWiK has issued an official notice and media outlets have reproduced the warning.
Locations and Alerts
The confirmed sites are the Filtrów area on Koszykowa Street in Warsaw and the wastewater treatment plant on Domaniewska Street in Pruszków. RCB alerts were sent to residents of both cities with the message “Note! On 23.10 pyrotechnics and drones will be used on Koszykowa, Warsaw. Stay calm and follow instructions.”
Future Uses of Findings
The organizers say the lessons from “SOKRATES‑25” will be applied to improve crisis‑management procedures and practical solutions in light of current geopolitical conditions and the need to secure the capital’s residents.
