- Russian drone strikes near Poland's border with Ukraine on Sunday, September 13, 2026, damaged a train and hit a truck at a petrol station.
- Border guards suspended crossings and evacuated people from vehicles following the drone strikes.
- Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz announced on Tuesday that Poland is reinforcing security at its border crossings with Ukraine.
- Soldiers of the 18th Engineer Regiment are already carrying out tasks to reinforce checkpoints and infrastructure near the Polish-Ukrainian border.
- Construction work includes observation and guard posts near crossings in Dorohusk, Medyka, and Korczowa.
- Russia's actions threaten the security of all of Europe, according to Kosiniak-Kamysz, who stated that the infrastructure used by the Border Guard is being strengthened.
- The Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed two strikes near the Polish border, claiming the train had been transporting military cargo.
Poland is reinforcing its border with Ukraine after Russian drone strikes raised security concerns among NATO allies. Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz stated that the infrastructure used by the Border Guard is being strengthened following attacks that occurred just miles from Polish guard posts.1
The drone strikes, which occurred over the weekend, prompted immediate action. Kosiniak-Kamysz emphasized, “Recent days show that Russia's actions threaten the security of all of Europe.” In response, soldiers from the 18th Engineer Regiment are constructing fortifications and observation posts near key border crossings in Dorohusk, Medyka, and Korczowa.56
The Polish army is utilizing collapsible, wire-mesh lined containers filled with sand or gravel to create blast walls and retaining structures. This construction aims to enhance the security of the border amid escalating tensions with Russia, which has been accused of destabilizing Europe.
The Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed the drone strikes, claiming they targeted a train transporting military cargo. Meanwhile, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte described these actions as indicative of “desperation” from Russian President Vladimir Putin, who seeks to instill fear across Europe. Rutte has pledged to bolster NATO defenses along its borders with Russia and Belarus.7
As Poland fortifies its defenses, the situation remains tense, with ongoing investigations into the origins of the drones and heightened military readiness across NATO member states.
“The 18th Engineer Regiment is building blast walls using collapsible, wire-mesh lined containers filled with sand or gravel, and adding observation posts at Dorohusk, Medyka, and Korczowa. Separately, Lithuania shot down a drone with an explosive device, and Denmark reported a Russian warship fired flares at a Danish helicopter.”
