Poland to Build Road to Russian Border for Military Deployment In Case of War

Poland plans to build a road to its border with Russia’s Kaliningrad region, aiming to ensure the swift deployment of military and security forces if needed. The announcement was made by Deputy Interior Minister Maciej Duszczyk in an interview with the Financial Times on 29 December.

According to Duszczyk, construction is set to begin in the coming months, with completion expected in 2025. He emphasized the importance of ensuring swift troop movements as part of Poland’s broader defense strategy but did not provide further specifics about the project.

In November, Poland initiated the construction of defensive fortifications along its border with Kaliningrad. The first segment, completed near the village of Dąbrówka, includes over 3,500 concrete obstacles. The Polish government also plans to implement an advanced surveillance system to enhance border security.

Earlier, Poland initiated the construction of a fortified border wall along its 400-kilometer frontier with Belarus in response to what Warsaw described as a hybrid warfare tactic orchestrated by Russia and Belarus.

The project, which began in late 2021, followed an influx of migrants directed to the border under Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko’s regime. Many of these individuals traveled via direct flights from the Middle East and Africa to Moscow or Minsk before being transported to the Polish border.

By 2022, a five-meter steel fence was erected, and additional measures, including thermal cameras, night vision systems, and patrol roads, were introduced to enhance border security.