In the framework of the implementation of the international Treaty on Open skies, the Russian Federation is to perform an observation flight on the Russian An-30B surveillance aircraft over the territory of Poland. This was announced by the Head of the National Centre for Nuclear Risk Reduction Sergei Ryzhkov.

The observation flight over Poland will be performed in the period of October 21 to 25 from the Warsaw open sky airfield, the maximum flight range will amount to 1,400 kilometers.

The Russian observation aircraft will fly along the agreed route, and the Poland's representatives on board will monitor the use of special equipment and compliance with the provisions of the Treaty on Open Skies.

Observation flights within the framework of the treaty are carried out in order to promote greater openness and transparency in the military activities of the participating States, as well as to enhance security through strengthening confidence-building measures.