In an interview with Polsat News, the head of Poland’s National Security Bureau (BBN) revealed that the country would be capable of defending itself for only one to two weeks with its current level of ammunition reserves.
This estimate applies in the event of a potential Russian aggression from the Kaliningrad region or Belarus, before allied reinforcements could arrive. “Depending on how the combat unfolds, our defense could be sustained for a week or two with the current ammunition stocks,” said General Dariusz Łukowski.
Ukraine’s Resistance Buys Poland Time
In the context of the ongoing war in Ukraine, Gen. Łukowski emphasized that Ukraine’s continued resistance is giving Poland valuable time to rebuild its defense capabilities. “Ukraine is still holding out, and thanks to that, we are gaining time to rebuild our defense potential to the point where we can realistically counter Russia,” he said.
Poland Still Sending Weapons to Ukraine
General Łukowski also acknowledged that Poland continues to deplete its own stockpiles by sending weapons to Ukraine. At the same time, he defended the decision, saying that supporting the war-torn neighbor is effectively buying time to delay the risk of a Russian invasion of NATO countries and to strengthen Poland’s own defenses.
“We’ve never sent everything indiscriminately. Every decision was preceded by careful analysis of what we could afford. As long as the war in Ukraine continues, we are gaining time to rebuild, to develop production capabilities, and to replenish those reserves,” the BBN chief stressed.
