Prime Minister Donald Tusk met on Monday, September 14, with government ministers, commanders of the Polish Armed Forces, and security officials to discuss further measures to strengthen the security of Poland’s borders.
Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs Radosław Sikorski stated that in light of the escalation by Russia, Poland will provide a serious yet non‑provocative response aimed at bolstering national security. He noted, however, that he cannot currently disclose specific plans regarding the reinforcement of border security.
According to Radosław Sikorski, Poland is in a “gray zone of a crisis,” necessitating the refinement of certain procedures. He added that action plans must be developed in the near future and that the measures could include protection of the civilian population and possible legislative changes.
Sikorski also expressed concern regarding further escalation near the Polish border. “I fear that Russia believes this will intimidate us,” the Deputy Prime Minister said.
Strengthening border security
Government spokesperson Adam Szłapka announced on X that Monday’s meeting was attended by Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak‑Kamysz, Minister of Foreign Affairs Radosław Sikorski, Minister of the Interior and Administration Marcin Kierwiński, Minister of Finance Andrzej Domański, Minister‑Coordinator of Special Services Tomasz Siemoniak, as well as commanders of the Polish Armed Forces and security services.
Earlier on Monday, Andrzej Domański reported that he was scheduled to meet with the Prime Minister to discuss border measures. On Sunday, Donald Tusk said that, after Russian attacks near the Polish‑Ukrainian border, cooperation at border crossings would likely take on a special character over the coming months. He also announced that the issue would be discussed with the Ministry of Finance on Monday.
Tusk emphasized that cooperation between customs officers, police, border guards and the military must maximise the speed of cross‑border traffic to prevent congestion, which he described as a potential security risk for Poland.
Russian provocations and attacks
Two drone strikes were recorded in the immediate vicinity of the Polish border on the morning of Sunday, September 13. One strike damaged the locomotive of a passenger train located two kilometres from the Polish border at the Jagodzin station. The Ukrainian outlet Suspilne reported, citing the deputy director of Ukrzaliznytsia, that the train was travelling from Kyiv to Warsaw.
A second drone struck a gas station near the Dorohusk—Jagodzin Polish‑Ukrainian border crossing.
On Monday, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak‑Kamysz reported that the military had discovered and recovered a drone from the sea near the town of Rusinowo, close to Jarosławiec in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship. Preliminary inspections suggest it may be a Russian military drone.
Source: Gazeta.pl
