Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says Poland is prepared to make any decision, including shooting down Russian fighter jets, if they threaten its territory.
Conditions for Intervention
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that Poland will make decisions about shooting down flying objects without discussion if they violate Polish airspace.
Tusk emphasized that interventions will not be undertaken in every situation, citing recent events in the Baltic Sea as an example.
Considerations and Alliances
Tusk mentioned that in unclear situations, such as the recent flight of Russian fighter jets over the Petrobaltic platform without violating Polish territorial waters, careful consideration is needed before making decisions that could escalate the conflict.
He stressed that Poland is in constant agreement with its allies and is ready to make decisions to eliminate threats, such as Russian fighter jets flying over Polish territorial waters.
Protocol for Airspace Violation
During airspace violations, Polish services have several solutions at their disposal, including calling for the intruder to leave, changing course or altitude, landing, or following other instructions.
If the intruder fails to comply, it can be intercepted by Polish or allied forces, which involves identification, radio communication, visual contact, and guiding the aircraft to a safe course or landing.
