Russia-Ukraine War: Poland offers basic military training to its citizens
The Polish Army is to offer a one-day basic training course to all its citizens aged between 18 and 65, the Ministry of Defence announced in Warsaw on Monday.
It said the course would include weapons’ handling, shooting, close combat and map reading and would be held in the 17 army bases on Saturdays in October and November.
The ministry said only Polish citizens would be eligible.
It added that the war in Ukraine had lent increased urgency to longstanding plans to increase the size of the Polish military.
According to the ministry, voluntary military service has been introduced recently and employees of the postal service have been urged to undergo weapons’ training with the country’s Territorial Defence Force (WOT).
The Polish military currently numbers 110,000, with an additional 30,000 men and women in the WOT. The number intends to increase to 250,000 professionals and 50,000 in the WOT.
(dpa/NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
States
Independence: NBA urges Nigerians to expect better future
The NBA said that ordinary Nigerians should be deriving benefit from the subsidy removal rather than hardship.
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Health
Ebola: NCDC identifies, isolates 53 people linked to index patient
The NCDC boss said none of the isolated persons have, so far, tested positive to the virus.
Agriculture
Tomato prices remain high as pepper gets cheaper in Lagos
Traders and consumers described how changing prices have affected sales, household spending, and the quantities of produce they can afford.
States
Oyo police kill suspected kidnapper, rescue 15-year-old victim
The police spokesman said the operation resulted in a gun duel after the suspected kidnappers opened fire upon sighting the security team.
NationWide
IGP proposes 200% gratuity, pension for retired officers
Mr Disu said the package was also expected to address recurring protests by serving officers.
States
NDLEA recovers tons of illicit drug consignments in nine states
Mr Marwa urged NDLEA operatives across the country to sustain the tempo of the war against drug trafficking and substance abuse.
States
Police arrest suspect, recover two stolen cows in Niger
Mr Abiodun said the owner of the stolen cows has been identified, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the suspect and other accomplices.
