Poland forming brigade to defend border with Kaliningrad

RTÉ News · RTÉ News · 2026-11-02 14:00 UTC

Poland is forming a brigade to defend the border with the Kaliningrad region of the Russian Federation: the military is preparing for potential threats.

Poland is forming a brigade to defend the border with the Kaliningrad region of the Russian Federation: the military is preparing for potential threats.

The 4th Warmian-Masurian Brigade will monitor the border area, support the Border Guard, and be responsible for the infrastructure of the "Eastern Shield." Readiness to undertake new missions is planned to be achieved within two years.

Poland is developing border defense units within the Territorial Defense Forces. The 4th Warmian-Masurian Brigade is receiving new tasks at the border with the Russian Kaliningrad region. Its reformation is expected to be completed by the end of 2026, reports Polish radio station RMF FM citing Brigade Commander Colonel Cezary Kiszkowiak.

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