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Poland reinforces protection of border crossings with Ukraine

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Poland is enhancing security at its border crossings with Ukraine following recent Russian drone attacks that targeted areas near these borders. Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz announced plans for the 18th Engineer Regiment to reinforce checkpoints using blast-resistant containers filled with sand or gravel. Work includes constructing observation and guard posts in border towns such as Dorohusk, Medyka, and Korczowa.

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Poland is reinforcing its border crossings with Ukraine following recent Russian drone attacks near the Polish-Ukrainian frontier. On September 15, Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz, Poland’s Defence Minister, announced these measures after a Russian drone hit a passenger train on Ukraine's border and another struck a truck at a nearby petrol station over the weekend. The incidents forced border guards to suspend crossings temporarily and evacuate people from vehicles for safety reasons. To bolster security, Polish soldiers are fortifying checkpoints using collapsible wire-mesh lined containers filled with sand or gravel, which serve as blast walls or retaining structures. These actions aim to protect against potential threats posed by Russia's escalating military activities in the region.

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Poland reinforces protection of border crossings with Ukraine WARSAW, Sept 15 - Poland is reinforcing its border crossings with Ukraine, Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said on Tuesday, after Russian drone attacks just miles from the NATO member's guard posts at the frontier over the weekend.

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🔮 Soldiers of the 18th Engineer Regiment are already carrying out tasks, thanks to which the checkpoints and infrastructure near the Polish-Ukrainian border will be reinforced."

2026-09-16 · The Straits Times

Poland reinforces protection of border crossings with Ukraine · assertive framing

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Kamysz → reinforce → weekend

A Russian drone hit a passenger train on Ukraine's border with Poland on Sunday while another hit a truck at a nearby petrol station. asserted

another → hit → station

Border guards later said they had had to suspend crossings, evacuate people from vehicles and seek shelter. asserted

they → say → shelter

"Recent days show that Russia's actions threaten the security of all of Europe. asserted

actions → show → Europe

In accordance with our government's decision, the infrastructure used by the Border Guard is being strengthened," Kosiniak-Kamysz wrote on X. " asserted

Kamysz → use → X.

Soldiers of the 18th Engineer Regiment are already carrying out tasks, thanks to which the checkpoints and infrastructure near the Polish-Ukrainian border will be reinforced." asserted

checkpoints → carry → border

The Polish army command said in a separate post that engineer regiments are building border fortifications using collapsible, wire-mesh lined containers that can be filled with sand or gravel and act as a blast wall or retaining structure. asserted

that → say → wall

Construction work also includes observation and guard posts near the Polish-Ukrainian border close to crossings in Dorohusk, Medyka, and Korczowa, it said. asserted

it → include → Dorohusk