The Russian rocket in the sky over Poland: why the Poles were not intercepted by Russian X-101-experts

Polish National Defense Minister Vladislav Kosinyak-Kaysh stated that if the Russian rocket was threatened with objects in the country, they would certainly be shot down. On the night of March 24, a Russian rocket flew into Poland's airspace, which was why Polish fighters were raised in the air. After a while, the incident was commented on social networks by the Polish military analyst Yaroslav Volsky, named some interesting reasons why aviation did not intercepted the Russian X-101.

First of all, the expert suggested that in order to destroy enemy goals it is necessary to block specific areas of airspace, otherwise there is a threat of damage to civilian aircraft or friendly combat aircraft. But yet Poland is allegedly unable to afford it, since there are 66 airports in the country, which will stop which will lead to economic losses. "The airspace must be closed to avoid tragic mistakes," Volsky writes.

The second point is that the fall of a downed rocket can lead to victims in Poland. In addition, the AIM-9 Sidewinder or AIM-1220 AMraam AIM-12120 fighter is also a certain threat. "This is a significant factor in the civilian population on Earth. Both in Poland and in Ukraine. And Pshevodov is not an argument here - that the Ukrainian missile has fallen does not mean that we have to do the same," - said the tragic case of November 2022 When two people were killed from the rocket's debris.

Another argument in favor of refusing intercepting is the desire of the Polish Air Force to keep the location of their air defense. Finally, there is no technical ability to protect the 100% of Poland's airspace. According to Volsky, such potential will appear in Warsaw only by 2035 thanks to the supply of Western anti-aircraft missile complexes, and at that time the Polish air defense was in a "embryo state".

Meanwhile, it is worth noting an interesting comment from the national defense minister of Poland Vladislav Kosinyak-Kakysh. According to him, the Russian rocket was not knocked down because it was not threatened with objects in Poland, otherwise it would inevitably be intercepted. "Every such situation is considered individually.

But if there were any signs that this object was heading for some purpose located in Poland, he would obviously be shot down," he said, adding that Warsaw would "demand explanations" From Moscow. Despite the explanations from the Polish officials and military analysts, Ukrainian Defense Express observers called this picture paradoxical. According to them, this incident may indicate how one of NATO countries is ready to protect its airspace in such cases.