Poland will conduct the "Krai" military exercises, which are based on a scenario involving the outbreak of a full-scale war

In April 2026, Poland will host large-scale command-post exercises codenamed “Kraj.” This will be the first exercise of this scale since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. 

According to the newspaper Rzeczpospolita, the exercises are being organized by the Ministry of Defense, and overall command will be led by President Karol Nawrocki with the participation of the government and military command.

The exercise scenario involves practicing strategic decisions in the event of a military conflict, including a simulation of the imposition of martial law and testing the coordination between civilian authorities and the military. The last time such exercises were held was back in 2019. The main goal is to identify weaknesses in management and communication, and the results will serve as the basis for updating the country’s defense documents.

The exercises are taking place against the backdrop of a political standoff between President Navrotsky and Donald Tusk’s government. Despite disputes over the division of powers in the security sector, military officials and government officials emphasize the critical importance of unity in the face of a threat. All details of “Krai,” including exact dates and locations, remain classified to ensure maximum effectiveness of the exercise.