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Poland to Fortify Belarus Border Following Soldier's Stabbing

Prime Minister Tusk announces new buffer zone and increased military presence after a migrant attack leaves a soldier seriously injured.

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06 September 2023, Poland, Jalowka: A vehicle of the Polish border guards drives along the border fence on the Polish side with Belarus. The border area between Poland and Lithuania is considered a potential flashpoint in the event of a confrontation between Russia and NATO. Poland is arming, Lithuania is to get a Bundeswehr brigade. (to dpa "Suwalki gap: Poland and Lithuania fear Nato weak point") Photo: Fabian Sommer/dpa (Photo by Fabian Sommer/picture alliance via Getty Images)
06 September 2023, Poland, Jalowka: A vehicle of the Polish border guards drives along the border fence on the Polish side with Belarus. The border area between Poland and Lithuania is considered a potential flashpoint in the event of a confrontation between Russia and NATO. Poland is arming, Lithuania is to get a Bundeswehr brigade. (to dpa "Suwalki gap: Poland and Lithuania fear Nato weak point") Photo: Fabian Sommer/dpa (Photo by Fabian Sommer/picture alliance via Getty Images)

Overview

  • A 660-foot wide buffer zone will be established along the Poland-Belarus border.
  • The decision follows a knife attack on a Polish soldier by a migrant.
  • The soldier remains in serious condition after being stabbed through the border fence.
  • Poland blames Belarus and Russia for orchestrating illegal migration to destabilize Europe.
  • Additional police and military forces will be deployed to the border area.