Poland's Border Fortification Initiative: Building Stronger Frontiers

Poland is set to commence the construction of enhanced defence lines along its borders with Russia and Belarus by the end of 2024. This initiative, spurred by Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, involves a significant investment in fortifications and military collaborations with neighboring countries and Western allies.

In response to Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Poland announced plans to strengthen its borders with Russia and Belarus by the end of 2024, a deputy defence minister revealed on Friday.

The government has allocated 10 billion zlotys ($2.6 billion) for this initiative, which includes fortifications, surveillance, reconnaissance, and anti-drone systems, aiming for completion by 2028.

Poland is collaborating with Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, along with British and American forces, to enhance its defence capabilities as it increases military spending to 4.2% of GDP in 2024, rising to a planned 4.7% by 2025.

(With inputs from agencies.)