Poland launches major security operation along border with Russia
Summary
Poland deployed additional police, counterterrorism units and GROM troops along its border with Russia’s Kaliningrad exclave in an operation scheduled to run through at least Nov. 8. Prime Minister Donald Tusk said suspicious activity was seen near the border and that the response may have prevented a provocation, though Polish authorities had not publicly provided evidence of a specific attack plan.Key Facts
- National police chief Marek Boroń said the operation began Monday and would run at least until Nov. 8.
- The deployment includes additional police, counterterrorism units and troops from the GROM special forces unit.
- Polish and allied intelligence agencies had warned of possible sabotage, provocations and armed border incursions in the first half of November.
- Tusk said people carrying flashlights were seen moving suspiciously near Kaliningrad overnight.
- A command center at national police headquarters is coordinating the operation.
- Police said the operation aims to protect the public, detect suspicious activity and prevent attacks on critical infrastructure.
- Polish authorities had not released evidence of a specific sabotage or attack plan originating from Kaliningrad by Tuesday afternoon.
- The Suwałki Corridor, between Poland and Lithuania, is the only land link between the Baltic NATO states and the rest of the alliance.
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