The Polish government has announced a complete closure of the border with Belarus from September 12. Decision resulting from the Regulation of the Ministry of Interior and Administration, applies until further notice and covers traffic in both directions – Both departure from Poland and entry to the country. The closure applies to all forms of transport, including car and rail.
According to the Ministry of Interior and Administration, the passenger traffic will be blocked at the Terespol-Bobs and Corn-Kozłowiczy road crossings, where the truck has been taking place so far. However, in the case of rail transport, three crossings will be closed: Kuźnica Białostocka-Grodno, Siemianówka-Swisłocz and Terespol-Bust.
Closing the border with Belarus. Why?
The ministry explains that such actions are aimed at “Sending a clear signal about readiness to take radical actions in the context of deteriorating safety at the border“.
The ministry drew attention to the threats associated with the extension of military maneuvers “ZAPAD-2025”. The final decisions to re -open border crossings will depend on the end of these exercises.
The scale of threats is particularly high in the context of a potential increase in illegal migration. As the Ministry of Interior and Administration explains, the suspension of the border traffic will allow the Border Guard to react more effectively to attempts to cross the border illegally, including people who may pose a terrorist threat or be involved in sabotage activities.
In its announcement, the ministry indicated that the decision is also aimed at “improving the security of the Republic of Poland in the face of possible attempts to violate boundaries“Thanks to these steps, officers are to focus their efforts on the most sensitive sections of the border.
During the “Zapad” maneuvers, lasting from 12 to 16 September, according to Polish estimates, 13,000 will participate. soldiers in Belarus. German General Carsten Breuer added that in Russia the number of participants can reach 30,000. In turn, the Lithuanian authorities assess the total number of soldiers at 30,000, including both armies.
