Poland launches security operation near Russian border over warnings of possible sabotage
Poland has deployed additional police and counterterrorism units near its border with Russia's Kaliningrad exclave following intelligence warnings of possible sabotage in the coming days, Polish broadcaster RMF24 reported on November 2.
The preventive operation covers the Warmian-Masurian and Podlaskie regions in northeastern Poland and involves police, military personnel, border guards and security services.
Polish authorities received warnings last week from the country's Military Intelligence Service and allied intelligence agencies about potential sabotage near the Russian border, including possible crossings by armed groups.
National Police Chief Marek Boroń told RMF24 that a special command center had been established at police headquarters to coordinate the operation.
Additional officers have been deployed from several Polish regions, with counterterrorism units also participating.
"This is based on information we have also received from external services," Boroń said. "Our responsibility is to ensure the safety of residents, as well as facilities and any situations that could pose a threat to the public."
He linked the operation to broader concerns about sabotage, subversive activity and hybrid threats involving eastern intelligence services.
The authorities have not reported any confirmed border incursions or sabotage incidents linked to the current warnings.