Poland is expanding civilian preparedness efforts as concern grows over the security environment in Eastern Europe and the possibility of a wider confrontation involving Russia.
The government is promoting programs designed to teach civilians how to respond if an armed conflict reaches the country. The initiatives reflect growing attention to both conventional military risks and possible hybrid threats.
One of the programs, called Always Ready, offers a full day of military training to volunteers. Thousands of people have already taken part in the initiative.
At a training center near Warsaw, participants learn how to act in emergency conditions and become familiar with basic military procedures. The program is intended to give civilians practical knowledge rather than turn them into professional soldiers.
The growing interest in such training shows how the war in neighboring Ukraine and tensions with Russia are changing public perceptions of security in Poland. A scenario once treated as remote is increasingly regarded by some citizens as possible.
Poland's approach places civilian resilience alongside military preparedness. The training programs are becoming part of a broader effort to ensure that the population knows how to react during a crisis.
