Two military aircraft head to the Middle East to evacuate Poles

On 5 March 2026, Polish Air Force aircraft departed from Poland for Oman as part of an evacuation operation. Operational Command of the Armed Forces said the aircraft took off shortly after 6:00 a.m. The flights are intended to support bringing Polish citizens back to Poland. Priority is to evacuate people requiring medical assistance. Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said on 4 March that consular services had identified 57 people to be transported under a medical flight, including 55 in the United Arab Emirates and two in Oman.

Prime Minister Donald Tusk said those who are ill will be prioritised, and that other citizens may also be taken if seats remain available. No details were given on the route, timings or the number of seats on the aircraft. The timing of the evacuees’ arrival in Poland was not specified in the statements.