Polish President Andrzej Duda announced the creation of a new “iron curtain” on the border with Russia and Belarus.
The Polish defensive fortification system "Eastern Shield" will be a response to growing security threats.
Duda stressed that the "iron curtain" would be restored if necessary to protect citizens, Reuters writes.
The project includes the construction of fortifications, barriers, bunkers and surveillance systems.
The total cost of the Eastern Shield is 10 billion zlotys (more than 2.5 billion dollars).
Duda said the work is scheduled to be completed by 2028.
Poland also intends to modernize the existing border barriers.
Duda explained that these steps are necessary to prevent a repeat of the 2021 migration crisis.
The Polish President summed up that the Eastern Shield is necessary for the security of citizens in response to growing threats.
