
Polish Army Corps of Engineers strengthens border security due to threats
Poland is strengthening border posts on the border with Ukraine with engineering troops to protect against threats allegedly emanating from Russia, said Deputy Head of the Ministry of Defense Cezary Tomczyk.
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Poland is working to strengthen its border infrastructure amid the ongoing conflict in the region.
WARSAW, September 16 – RIA Novosti. Poland is strengthening border guard posts on the border with Ukraine, said Deputy Minister of National Defense of the Republic Cezary Tomczyk.
“Soldiers of the 4th and 18th Engineer Regiments are strengthening border security,” he wrote, adding that this was being done allegedly in response to certain “threats” emanating from Russia.
“They are expanding the HESCO system and border guard posts on the border with Ukraine. This complex service and teamwork are aimed at strengthening security and supporting border guards on the Polish border,” added the representative of the department.
Tomczyk published photographs showing how sand is poured into the blocks of the HESCO system. Then they are assembled into a structure with small openings for viewing, designed to protect the border guards inside.

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