The group will include experts and analysts from the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of the Interior, the Ministry of Transport, the Army, the Police, and other agencies. Its main task will be to monitor technological developments and design measures to defend against drones, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala said.
He noted that the move aims to counter the threat from Russian drones and protect citizens, adding that it also strengthens the country’s defenses against emerging nearby threats. Fiala said the initiative reflects how the war in Ukraine is evolving, with drones becoming a primary striking force.
Czech Minister of Defense Jana Černochová emphasized that the country’s defense will be multi-layered. She added that the ongoing tender to purchase several hundred drones of various types also fits into this strategy.
Drone provocation in Poland
On the night of September 10, during another massive Russian attack on Ukraine, about 20 Russian drones entered Polish airspace. NATO aviation was scrambled to intercept them, but only four drones were shot down, while most crashed on their own.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed the attack, describing it as a deliberate Russian provocation. The Russian Ministry of Defense attempted to deny responsibility, but its claims were dismissed. The Polish government said it has evidence that the attack was premeditated.
Following the incident, NATO avoided officially calling it an attack. Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that the Alliance responded swiftly to the threat.